| Author (Person) | Buras, Piotr |
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| Publisher | Bertelsmann Foundation |
| Series Title | Spotlight Europe |
| Series Details | No.8, June 2008 |
| Publication Date | July 2008 |
| ISSN | 1865-7451 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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The latest EU-Russia-Summit on 27th June 2008 marks a breakthrough in their relations. The planned negotiations on a new strategic partnership between the two actors were stalled for nearly two years. Now all member states have agreed on a broad negotiating mandate for the Commission. After the Irish 'No' to the Lisbon Treaty the talks with Russia become a test case for the EU´s capacity to act as a global player. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xbcr/SID-55286F86-B8ED8BE3/bst_engl/spotlight_EU-Russia.pdf |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Russia |
