But the project is also an attempt to preserve French influence in an enlarged Europe and to fortify Europe as an alternative hub of power to the United States.
But there was an emergency debate on Europe and an urgent question on the Health and Social Care Bill, both of which produced lively debate - and the Europe debate could yet have reverberations for government policy.
Germany, which will be physically at the centre of an enlarged Europe, is playing a new, more independent game.
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An enlarged Europe that takes in the countries of Central Europe.
But even as Europeans accuse the United States of throwing the world economy off balance, Americans accuse an arthritic Europe of holding the world economy back.
He also worked as an Eastern Europe correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor, a suburban correspondent for The Philadelphia Inquirer and a production associate at ABC News.
But if we had had an integrated Europe with a common defence policy and a common foreign policy, then I think we'd have seen a very different situation.
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Some politicians worry that such a large, mainly Muslim country would change the whole character of the EU, while others point to the young labour force that Turkey could provide for an ageing Europe.
Like its male equivalent, the Americans dominated the event's early years, prompting calls for the competition to be changed to a US v the rest of the world affair, only for an indignant Europe to hit back in recent contests.
And there is an urgent need in Europe to establish an enhanced firewall and to control this crisis.
In September, Ford announced an aggressive rollout of new products in Europe in an attempt to gain market share during the crisis.
Last week, Wang Hongzhang , the Chairman of China Construction Bank, the second-ranked Chinese bank by assets, said in an interview that CCB is shopping for an acquisition, most likely a bank in Europe with an international presence.
Jonathan Laurence, a professor at Boston College, argues that America may be an easier place than Europe to be either a Muslim or an anti-Muslim.
Flying Euclid will give Europe an important lead in a key area of astrophysics.
Rather than delving into US politics here allow me to give you an example from Europe.
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Fast-growing emerging economies feel under-represented in an institution where Europe and America still hold sway.
Take this friend of mine who was waiting in line at an airport in Europe.
People have made the analogy that an implosion in Europe would be a Lehman Brothers-type event.
He answered questions about the recent French arms deal with Libya that has created an uproar in Europe.
According to a survey, 78% of Americans had heard of Club Med, and in Europe an astonishing 88%.
It will be a test whether on an important issue Europe can be pragmatic and flexible in its decision-making.
She's something of an icon in Europe, where she has been showered with honors and fat sales for decades.
He added that the taxes imposed by European Union governments are not making reinvestment in Europe an attractive option.
In its ever expanding empire, there have even been reports that Judicial Watch might open an office in Europe.
Babacan points to Turkey's services industry and banking sector as an example for Europe and the eurozone's embattled single currency.
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Offshore Europe an important showcase for a significant Scottish economic success story.
Its approach over the past decade, so often held up as an example for Europe, has been to slowly nurture talent from within.
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Under the European Commission's Future and Emerging Technologies programme, the backing is designed to give Europe an edge in key areas of research.
However, De Raeve believes the United States can serve as an example for Europe, as President Barack Obama's administration has committed to improving working conditions.
Rooney is in brilliant form with 21 goals this season which could trigger an offer from Europe, with Barcelona and Real Madrid said to be interested.
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