First, they want the new administration to explicitly commit itself to continued engagement in Europe, both in NATO and with the EU. Second, the signatories' want their countries to lobby for Europe to have a more responsible and active relationship with America.

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Students at Thomas Hardy are also exploring the role of the UN, developing links with a partner school in Kenya and promoting active and responsible citizenship.

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He is very much an active diplomat, and responsible for driving home a final settlement for the status of Kosovo.

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He added the case was still "very much an active investigation" and police were doing "all that we can" to find whoever was responsible.

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The umbrella group responsible for the STR includes the Somang Church, one of a number of evangelical churches and megachurches that are increasingly active in Korean politics.

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