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Article Abstract:

This article discusses integration policies of the European Union (EU) and the Union's relative lack of design or goal-orientation since its inception in 1950; the need for reforms has increased as membership has grown. German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer suggested that the EU be divided into a two-tier system with certain core nations moving ahead with integration, along with the development of a federalist Europe with a bicameral parliament and an elected President of the European Commission; in a speech to the German Bundesrat, French President Jacques Chirac seemed to support a federalist proposition, however Chirac's opinion is not representative of the French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin's views and does not fully support Fischer's plan.

Planning, International relations

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Treaty time again

Article Abstract:

The aim of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) to create an effective, efficient and democratic union able to function with twenty-five or more members is presented. The launching of a new Intergovernmental Conference and the signing of a new Treaty of Rome is discussed.

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, Intergovernmental Relations, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Treaties

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Making votes count

Article Abstract:

The elections for the European Parliament to be held from June 10 to 13, 2004 are discussed. These elections will not directly affect the government of the European Union nor set its legislative agenda.

Elections, Parliamentary government

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