The EU's 2004 enlargement and its impact on policies and processes
Despite predictions of catastrophic breakdown, the 2004 EU enlargement turned out, for many, to be an almost imperceptible 'shock'. But increased EU complexity means lobbying campaings need to be designed even earlier, argues PA firm Burson-Marsteller.
One should also check out Nosemonkey's round ups:
* French Elections- a mini roundup
in the mean time,
BBC: Anti-Sarkozy alliance ruled out
 Mr Bayrou wants to forge a new centrist consensus in France |
12 April 2007
BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell plunges into France's political cauldron as the country gears up for a presidential election on 22 April and he considers how campaigning differs from the UK experience.
* Foreigners prefer Royal, at least in Europe
And in yet other developments:
* Barroso presses for new EU Treaty by 2009 while The British and Dutch prime ministers have said the European Union does not need a "whole new constitution", just limited changes to existing treaties.
Europe's new strategy for life sciences and biotech
Industry welcomed the Commission's refocused biotech strategy but said it would be even greater if actually implemented. Meanwhile, NGOs denounced EU funding for GM food research saying it goes against EU public opinion........
EU seeks stronger energy ties with Black Sea nations
The Commission, on 11 April, presented plans to forge stronger ties with its energy-rich neighbours around the Black Sea and to bring stability to the conflict-ridden region.
Switzerland - Le Temps | Monday, April 16, 2007; Ian Buruma on the assimilation of Muslims in Europe
Dossier of Friday, April 13, 2007; Europe faced with terrorist threat
The terrorist bombings perpetrated this week in Morocco and Algeria have revived fears of terrorist attacks in Europe and instigated renewed debate in several countries on how to prevent them....
Austria - Der Standard | Thursday, April 12, 2007; Ilija Trojanov on Europe's complex identity
