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Thu 03 Mar 2003Iraq crisis and the EU
Political crisis has on occasion been a major catalyst for closer integration in the European Union, the most notable example being the decision to create the single currency after the end of the Cold War twelve years ago.
It is becoming increasingly clear that the Iraq war may present a similar opportunity to make progress towards a more integrated EU foreign and defence policy - or to see the deep divisions generated by the conflict setting back its overall development for years to come.
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