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EU Constitutional Treaty: Foreign Secretary's Statement to the House of Commons

France EU Treaty referendum
Read the Foreign Secretary's statement.


Heard the one about the EU banning DIY? Or that pigs must be given toys? Find out the truth behind the EU myths:

'Get your facts straight'
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Welcome to the Britain and the European Union section

These pages provide detailed information on Britain's relationship with the European Union (EU), including the new EU Constitutional Treaty, the EU institutions, which countries are members, the main policies, EU Enlargement and Britain's crucial role in Europe.

You can access this section directly through www.europe.gov.uk

Current Key Topics

(31/01/06)
Prospects for the EU in 2006 (CM 6735)

The latest 'Prospects for the EU in 2006' has been published by the Foreign Secretary on 31 January. The report gives a summary of EU business over the second half of 2005, during which the UK held the Presidency of the EU, and sets out the range of work to be undertaken by the EU in 2006.

PDF Prospects for the European Union in 2006 (CM 6735)  (PDF, 581 KB)

UK Presidency of the EU 2005

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The UK held the Presidency of the EU from 1 July to 31 December 2005. The official website is still available, with extensive information on the UK Presidency including all published documents:

www.eu2005.gov.uk

Douglas Alexander: 'Europe in a Global Age'

Where is the EU going? What is its purpose? The Minister for Europe argues that the EU needs to adapt and change and makes the case for a more outward-looking Europe in a global age.

PDF 'Europe in a Global Age'  (PDF, 223KB)

Forward by Neil Kinnock and published by the
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Cover to the 'Guide to the EU'

Guide to the European Union

Find out more about what the EU is, what it does, why it does it and its future direction.

Read it online: 'Guide to the European Union'

 

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