New perspectives

Simone Veil, former President of the European Parliament, describes her enthusiasm for the upcoming French Presidency of the Council of the European Union. "I look to Europe with optimism. ... In an insecure world it is an exceptional place of stability and true prosperity. ... This presidency will open new perspectives for European construction. By that I mean possibilities for a common course of action that respects our separate identities. We should not fear new fields of action on a European level, for they will only enhance our strength."

» full article (external link, French)
More from the press review on the subject » EU Policy, » France, » Europe