Clinton and the EC: how much of a new agenda?

Article Abstract:

President Bill Clinton started his administration wanting to focus on the domestic economy rather than foreign policy or security problems, but he must learn that these three are interconnected. The Clinton administration's position vis-a-vis the European Community (EC) includes this triumvirate of factors. The economic US-EC relationship is both competitive and interconnected. The post-Cold War US-EC political relationship remains to be worked out, but the US must realize that pressing domestic problems cannot lead the country to detach itself from Europe.

United States, Analysis, International economic relations, United States foreign relations

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Norway says 'no' - again

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Norway's rejection of full membership in the European Union in Nov 1994 apparently resulted from average Norwegians' not perceiving any advantages in the proposal. Contributing to this was the long campaign opponents were able to wage, compared to the few weeks supporters had between agreement on the proposal's details and the vote itself. Also, the term 'European Union' has negative connotations in a nation that only freed itself in 1905 from a union with Sweden. Norway will probably consult closely with the EU on some issues.

Membership, Political aspects, Norway, European cooperation

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Denmark says 'no.' (to the Maastricht Treaty)

Article Abstract:

Denmark rejected the Maastricht Treaty by a majority of 50.7% to 49.3% on Jun 2, 1992. An examination of this vote and of two prior referenda on Denmark's ties with the EC shows that Denmark joined the EC skeptically and that these sentiments have grown. Major Danish politicians' support for Maastricht engendered skepticism among the voters. Some Danes feared aggression from Germany, some feared reports that the EC would deny small states an equal vote and some saw dangers to Danish sovereignty.

Denmark, Danish foreign relations

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