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Press Release: Embargo, Immediate, Wednesday 9th April 2003

DUFF WELCOMES HISTORIC UNIFICATION

Voting today in favour of the accession next year of ten new member states of the European Union, Andrew Duff MEP said: "Today the European Parliament has taken the formal decision to reunite Europe. This step affirms the moral and political strength of the European Union. It bolsters freedom and peace across our continent and closes the door on the sorrow and pity of much of twentieth century Europe.

"Liberals everywhere salute this moment.

"The British people should use it to reflect deeply on their commitment to Europe.

"And the British government would be wise to reorientate national policy towards the enlarged Union by accepting the democratic changes on the way in the Convention."

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Note: The European Parliament today granted its assent to the accession of the new member states to the EU. The treaty will be formally signed in Greece on the 16th April

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in the European Parliament since 1999

Andrew is Vice-President of the European Parliament delegation to the Constitutional Convention on the Future of Europe.

Rights for EU citizens

Andrew drafted the Charter of Fundamental Rights which has strengthened the rights of all the citizens of the European Union.

Turkey

Andrew is working for improved links between the EU and Turkey, to encourage improvements in Turkey's human rights record and to enhance its democracy.

Andrew's campaigning in the East of England

Airport Expansion

Andrew has led calls for the Air Travel industry to be subjected to the same rigorous environmental criteria as other modes of transport