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Blair's vision for Europe wins praise of MEPs

By George Parker and Raphael Minder in Brussels and John,Thornhill in Paris

Published: June 24 2005 03:00 | Last updated: June 24 2005 03:00

* PM fails to sway French and German opponents

Tony Blair, prime minister, won unexpected support in Brussels yesterday with his vision of a revitalised European Union that could embrace free markets and face up to the challenges of globalisation. However, he failed to sway his toughest opponents in France and Germany.

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