| Series Title | European Voice |
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| Series Details | Vol.9, No.12, 27.3.03, p25 |
| Publication Date | 27/03/2003 |
| Content Type | News |
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Date: 27/03/03 BRITAIN'S Europe minister says the EU must "unleash" a new "entrepreneurial spirit" if it is to rival America economically. Denis MacShane said Europe's presence on the world stage cannot be built on "anti-Americanism". "We have our own contribution to make. But first Europe needs to sort out its economic performance and make a success of enlargement." Speaking after last week's Brussels summit, he said: "Europe produces €1.8 trillion less than the US. European employment has to be tackled to give work back to the working class and to unleash a new entrepreneurial spirit to make Europe as dynamic economically as America without surrendering social, environmental and cultural responsibilities." He added: "When we are as rich as America, we will be a more equal partner." Britain's Europe minister, Denis MacShane, says the EU must 'unleash' a new 'entrepreneurial spirit' if it is to rival America economically. |
