Monday, March 26, 2007

EU Ponders More Questions Than Answers Amid Celebrations



The European Union celebrated its 50th birthday on Sunday, but critics said a much publicized statement marking the occasion papers over the cracks and the divisive differences over how to meet new challenges.

More: Deutsche Welle

- Cartoon by Rodrigo for Expresso (Lisbon)

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Merkel seeks treaty giving EU more powers by 2009



Germany's Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has seized the initiative over the European constitution by outlining ambitious plans to clinch an end-of-year deal on a fresh treaty that would include new powers for the EU.

More: The Independent

- Cartoon by Tom for Trouw (Amsterdam)

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