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11/5/06

Washington Post: European Union shows strain at the seams

World - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper

"European Union shows strain at the seams

NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Confusion and disappointment are rising across the European Union amid the Continent's lack of a common foreign policy and a growing clash of national ambitions. The planned admission of Bulgaria and Romania in January to the present 25-member union apparently has stretched the EU's ability to integrate.

In addition to the chasm between rich and poor members and unfettered emigration from post-communist Eastern Europe, there is a significant challenge to Turkey's pending membership application. "

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