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EU 50 years old

All that needs to be said about Europe's next half-century

Published: March 9 2007 02:00 | Last updated: March 9 2007 02:00

The European Union is resolved to promote the peace and prosperity of the peoples of the continent and to project security beyond its borders. It will champion everywhere the universal values of freedom, justice and human dignity.

There. Written. The Berlin Declaration. Europe's politicians can call a halt to the squabbling about a script for the next half-century.

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