Europe to the polls

Editorial says that the European Parliament is a body that deserves public support. If it fails to attract it, governments across Europe should examine why and national leaders should think hard about how to boost its profile.

ESO: Background information: European Parliament Election, June 2009 http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-european-parliament-election-june-2009/

ESO: Background information: Charlemagne. An unloved parliament http://www.europeansources.info/record/charlemagne-an-unloved-parliament/

EurActiv, 3.6.09: Local polls set to overshadow EU vote http://www.euractiv.com/en/eu-elections/local-polls-set-overshadow-eu-vote/article-182793

BBC News, 3.6.09: Euro election gets celebrity veneer http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8080481.stm

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