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German Ambassador Dr. Von Ploetz attracted criticism and the crowds to June's meeting of the European-Atlantic Group (E-AG).

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Britain, it seemed according to his speech, is the only country where eurosceptics reside. Von Ploetz also accused the British press of not stimulating any real debate on the future of the EU. Yet with Germany haunted by its past he declared Germany's Euro-debate to be over. So Dr. Von Ploetz refuted the need for a German referendum on further European economic and political union. To him "ever closer union" means "devolution."

Real Audio: Von Ploetz's speech in full, including the questions and answers' session on "Europe:  What matters is the Future." 

Lord Russell Johnston, President of the Council of Europe speaking
to the E-AG in July.Council of Europe

He presented his views on the Council's future and past work with human rights; its efforts to bring war criminals to justice; a number of other current issues, and its role in shaping inter-Governmental standards and international agreements - even though most minister's don't attend its meetings.

Real Audio: Lord Russell Johnston's speech in full, including pre-Q&A commentary by a Member of the European Parliament.

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British Prime Minister Tony Blair has won a successive and historic second term in office for New Labour. The British General Election results, and Opposition leader William Hague's resignation, caused the pound to drop to a record low against the US dollar. Political speculators believe that Britain is now en route to joining the euro.

Including a table of links to Election stories from the national press of the United Kingdom.

The Russian Ambassador Grigory Karasin spoke to the European-Atlantic Group (E-AG) on 24th May 2001, and reminded the audience that the Cold War is over. Russia now seeks to economic and political co-operation by fostering partnerships with the European Union, and the United States to name but a few countries. Russia, he said, is now applying "a law of logic" to its foreign policy and combatting terrorism.

In this section the European Movement talks about greater transparency within the institutions of the European Union, and counters what it calls: "anti-European myth-making." The Democracy Movement highlights two articles that appeared in The Times. One criticised Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy. The other discussed a threatened libel suit against the Democracy Movement by three "pro-European" Lib Dem parliamentary candidates.

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