Nosemonkey's EUtopia

In search of a European identity

July 1, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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“EU glory”

The BBC – A six-month charge for EU glory – good overview of the problems to be faced – and a few other distractions I’d forgotten about: “In [the] final part of the year, when the main Council decisions are … Continue reading

July 1, 2005
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45 years of ambivalence

Le Monde – The United Kingdom and the building of Europe: 45 years of ambivalence – a nicely critical timeline (in French), along with one of those all too common terrifying pictures of Thatcher…

July 1, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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Licence to protest

The Government’s love for liberty knows no bounds. In addition to the wholly unnecesary extravagence of id cards, Charles Clarke has now decided that those wishing to protest near the seat of government (ie where it has the only chance … Continue reading

July 1, 2005
by Nosemonkey
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President Blair

You can just picture the smug grin on his face first thing this morning as Cherie rolls over in bed with a sultry “Good morning, Mr President”, can’t you? (Excuse me a moment while I go and scrum myself down … Continue reading