Three Days That Shook the EEC

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The failure of the December summit of European Economic Community (EEC) leaders is analyzed. The controversial issues of limiting annual milk production, and consequently reducing agricultural subsidies and instituting financial controls which would limit member payments, remain unresolved. The positions of member countries on these and other issues are examined. No working program was presented to be considered before the March meeting in Brussels.

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So Near, So Far

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Results of the summit of European Economic Community (EEC) leaders in Brussels, ending March 20th are examined. Several agreements were reached including an approved formula for limiting EEC spending, a corrective procedure for lowering Britain's budget payments after 1986, and plans for increasing the EEC's revenues. However, no settlement was made on the size of the British budget rebate which Prime Minister Thatcher insists be 1.35 billion ecus.

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The Race for the New Commission Presidency

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Considerations in choosing the new president of the European Economic Community (EEC) Commission in 1984 are reviewed. If past patterns repeat, the leader will be a strong politician from a large country. Specific people are considered. A table lists past presidents.

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