EUROPEANS have learned to let their attention drift when Brussels starts droning on about "process".

每当布鲁塞尔开始唠叨“进程”时，欧洲人就会学着把注意力移开。

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But how would voters register their disapproval when Brussels had the right to dictate changes?

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Prior to the mass resignation, Sir Leon had resolved to leave Brussels when the Santer commission was due to end its term in December.

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He says he especially doesn't like it when his mother makes Brussels sprouts for dinner.

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