... " Let me now turn to the first of our seven listed reasons for Germany's support for a European Constitution, to that really unique "Verfassungspatriotismus". My generation may be called the post-nazi generation − no comfortable characterization at all, I tell you. But being at the same time daughters and sons − in fact more so granddaughters and grandsons of those ... Comparative polls have, however, shown that this has changed fundamentally 40 years later. Especially since 1989/1990 "Ballot not bullet" has gained universal validity shared beyond any doubt by Germany's post wall gene...

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... to obtain a passport. If this will be the first time applying for a passport, it will need to be done in person. Passport applications can be found at the local post office; if the post office does not accept applications, then the federal, state, or probate court will have applications. One should bring two identical passport sized photos, a certified birth certificate for proof ... ...

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... Transport Assn. (IATA)-member carriers have increased dramatically since Sept. 11, 2001. IATA economists predict better times in the near future for European carriers. European carriers are recovering faster than post-Sept. 11th U.S. Carriers. European air traffic is estimated to increase 4-5% on European routes; however, the war with Iraq could drastically alter those numbers. If the conflict with Iraq is prolonged ... ...

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... confidence in government is seen in most other developed countries and is a derivative of deeper trends in attitudes toward greater individualism and less deference to authority that are characteristic of post-modern societies (122). So basically the growing trend of individualism creates a loss of confidence and dependence in not only the government, but all institutions. In conclusion Nye does a very effective ... ...

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... a dual executive concerning authority. It grants more power to the Federal Chancellor, who is considered head of government. The President acts as head of state, and is considered primarily a "ceremonial post". The President signs legislation into law, appoints federal judges and military officers, and grants pardons. All of these actions however, are not possible without the countersignature of the Chancellor. An ... ...

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... a step that will hopefully encourage more businesses to trade or operate out of various countries in the (E.U.) With every issue there's a flip-side. With this one, French bank workers, and post office workers, are exploiting the introduction of the new currency by striking and protesting. Since the French government wants the Euro to start off strong, the government will most likely ... ...

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... the Euro banknotes begin • August 2001, Greece becomes the twelfth county to join the Euro • December 2001, Euro coin becomes available to the public via; starter kits banks, post offices and retail outlets. • January 1, 2002, Euro bank notes and coins are released into public circulation • March 1, 2002, The Euro becomes the sole legal tender in the Euro ... ...

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... . Financial Times. September 19th 2003. The Financial Times of London © 2003 Accessed on 24/09/2003 5.) Olian, Judy. "Europeans sure know how to take long vacations."" August 23rd, 2003 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. © 2003 P.G. Publishing Group. Accessed on 24/09/2003 ...

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... whole E.U. ideoligy in to question. Cyprus is due to join the E.U. in May 2004. One of the main aims of setting up the E.U. was to contain states like Germany in Post War Europe from ever waging war on another European country. Therefore the pact made between these member states, that they shall not attack eachother could come into contest. Turkey has ... ...

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... whither, and Churchill called for the United States, the USSR and Britain to be "friends and sponsors" of a new Europe, underlying the idea that Britain felt superior to Europe. Initially post war Britain had a Labour government. They saw any European community as a capitalist enterprise that was likely to inhibit any moves towards a more planned economy, and to insist on the rigours ... ...

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... important issues remained subject to the unanimity rule. This is one of the major issues as to why the reform process of the Nice Treaty was necessary, and why the post-Amsterdam status quo would not do. For it is widely accepted that as the EU enlarges it will become increasingly difficult for unanimous decisions to be taken, perhaps even to ... ...

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