EUROPEAN UNION LEADERS BEGAN A TWO-DAY SUMMIT IN BARCELONA AMID THE BI...

World | March 15, 2002, Friday // 00:00

European Union leaders began a two-day summit in Barcelona amid the biggest security operation the city has ever seen. The discussions focus on economic and social reforms, including measures to liberalise labour and financial markets, and reduce bureaucracy. EU leaders are also due to debate a range of international issues - from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iraq to the Balkans and Zimbabwe. Taking full part in the talks for the first time are the heads of government of 13 applicant states, up to 10 of whom could be invited to join at the end of this year - a potential turning point in the EU's history.

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