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Debate | 24/04/2008

The Union for the Mediterranean: a fixation?

by Meike DülfferThe Union for the Mediterranean: a fixation?

With the founding of a Union for the Mediterranean, French President Nicolas Sarkozy wants to set a new course in European politics. Could the EU benefit from an alliance with the countries on the Mediterranean's southern shores, or would such an alliance in the south be competition for the EU? » more

Background | 24/04/2008

Fundamental compromise around the Mediterranean

by Daniela Schwarzer, Isabelle WerenfelsFundamental compromise around the Mediterranean

The compromise found by the European Council in March 2008 for the Union of the Mediterranean allows the internal EU argument around the topic to be smoothed over, at least for the time being anyway. However, it doesn't promise any fundamental re-orientation of the EU's Mediterranean policy. » more

From the press | 24/04/2008

South against North?

What political and economic meaning does the Mediterranean have for Europe? What form should cooperation with the non-EU states on its shores take? » more

Links | 24/04/2008

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Here you will find links to articles debating the subject of the Union for the Mediterranean as well as information on the Barcelona Process. » more

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