Escalating hostilities

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There are divisions within the United Kingdom on its role in the European Union (EU), with the Conservative Party leader, William Hague, opposed to the policies of prime minister, Tony Blair. The EU will have to alter the way it takes decisions if new members are to be admitted. This means that majority voting on a wider range of issues is likely to ease decision-making, the government argues, while the Conservatuves argue that there should be greater freedom for member states not to take part in some EU projects.

United Kingdom, British foreign relations

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Awkward squad

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Denmark has established close links with Europe, but the Danes do not hesitate to avoid clashing with Europe on sensitive issues. Denmark has opted out of first-wave membership of the European single currency, but wishes to be prepared for early entry if necessary. Few Danes support the concept of a 'United States of Europe,' but the country's political leaders are largely in favour of the European single currency. The Danish economy is reasonably strong, although some improvements still need to be made.

Denmark, Danish foreign relations

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One leg in, one leg dangling

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Poland has joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and also aims to join the European Union (EU). This goal could be hampered by the weakness of the EU's bid to reform its farm policy, while Poland itself lacks a policy on farm reform. The Polish economy is likely to be affected by Russia's financial problems and slow economic growth in Europe. The proportion of the Polish work force involved in farming is likely to drop, and many farmers are already part-time.

Crop Production, Farms, Agriculture, Poland, Polish foreign relations

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