Relief as EU leaders strike treaty deal
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European Union leaders voiced relief at  clinching a deal on Friday on a treaty to reform the 27-nation  bloc's institutions, replacing a defunct constitution and  ending a two-year crisis of confidence in Europe's future.
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The prospect of future EU membership became clearer for four countries last week. At a two-day summit in Brussels, EU leaders gave the green light for the signing of entry treaties with Bulgaria and Romania
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European leaders on Friday signed the EU's first constitution, a diplomatic triumph they hope will give the union a sharper international profile and speed up decision-making in a club now embracing 25 nations.
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Last week&#39;s European Union summit offering Turkey talks on membership finished with hugs, kisses and a toast to a decision of historic moment.
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European Union leaders reached a broad agreement on an ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gases and switch to renewable energy sources as part of the fight against global warming.Comment
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LISBON - European Union leaders gathering here last night agreed on a treaty that they hoped would end the drift plaguing the bloc since the French and the Dutch rejected a European constitution two years ago.
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In a deal reached at 4:30 this morning, European Union leaders agreed to negotiate a treaty by the end of this year to replace the defunct constitution.
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"Europe can once again look forward to a period of strength and confidence."  German Chancellor Angela Merkel hailed here on Wednesday the landmark treaty agreed by EU leaders last week, saying it shows the way forward for the 27-nation bloc. via China View
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The European Union presidency yesterday expressed optimism that a deal could be struck over Turkey&#39;s refusal to recognize Cyprus in the lead-up to next weekend&#39;s EU summit, which will decide whether to give Ankara a date for the start of accession talks.
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European Union leaders reached a broad agreement on an ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gases and switch to renewable energy sources as part of the fight against global warming.
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Prime Minister Tony Blair ended his swansong appearance on the international stage on a high note Saturday, helping clinch a deal for a new EU treaty and trumpeting that Europe was turning Britain&#39;s way.
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Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission President, yesterday won the big majority from MEPs he needed for his new team of commissioners, as a three-week political crisis ended.
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Threat to imperial measures to be lifted after European commission climbdown.
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European leaders on Friday signed the EU&#39;s first constitution, a diplomatic triumph they hope will give the union a sharper international profile and speed up decision-making in a club now embracing 25 nations.
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THERE was fresh hope last night that Sinn Fein and the DUP could finally seal a deal this week, after yesterday&#39;s collapse of the Leeds Castle summit.
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The European Union (EU) agreed in principle to lift an arms embargo on Libya after pressure from Italy.
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The European Union's decision to hold entry talks with Turkey receives a widespread welcome.