Doubt over the outcome of the French referendum on the Maastricht treaty has helped push the principle of subsidiarity to the forefront of Brussels thinking

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The French will go to the polls on Sep 20, 1992 to vote on the ratification of the Maastricht treaty on Europe into a single market. There are indications that those against ratification are increasing in number, narrowing the lead of the treaty's supporters. If the treaty is rejected in France, so soon after the 'no' vote in Denmark in Jun 1992, other EC members will be forced to rethink the concept of European unification. The uncertain future of the Maastricht Treaty has contributed to the popularity of the principle of subsidiarity among European Commission officials. The principle advocates delegation of decision-making to the national, regional or local levels wherenever practicable.

Editorial, Political aspects, European Union, Public opinion, Treaties, Treaty ratification, Single European market, European Community

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Behind socialism's fall

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The failure of Soviet communism to compete with capitalism as means to achieve scientific and technical advances and promote economic and political success within its East-Central European empire has in part led to German unity. The economic success of Germany will lead to the economic success of the former Soviet satellites in Europe.

Analysis, Economic aspects, Socialism, Communism, German reunification question (1949-1990)

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