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Examines differences in defense policies of Spain and Portugal, relations between the two countries, with the Western European Union, with the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union, and with NATO during and after the cold war.

Discusses implications of enlargement of the European Union for the balance between southern European countries and central and northern ones and between large and small states that are members of the federation.

Beginning with historical research about the Balkans, the author traces a social & political profile of the countries that today form the region, placing it until these days & to the military & ethnic conflicts that have taken place on it. The indifference of the major powers with the problematic issues of the region & the inclusion of some of these countries in the European Union are also discussed along the article. References. Adapted from the source document.

This article examines the European Union's ability to act as an international actor in the interregional dialogues through an analysis of its behavior towards the Mercosur countries from 1991 to 2003. The first part discusses approaches concerning the perceptions of the European Union as an international actor. The second one examines the development of interregional dialogues. The article presents a brief framework of the relations European Union/Latin America during this period. It analyses the Interregional Framework Cooperation Agreement, emphasizing the political dimension, & the advances & obstacles in the negotiations towards trade liberalization. The conclusion evaluates the actions of the European Union as an international actor in relation to the Mercosur members. Tables, References. Adapted from the source document.

Examines ramification of the European Union (EU) Constitution in context of enlargement with ten new members, division of power between the EU and the Member States, and controversy in Portugal on Article 10 no. 1 regarding primacy of European law over national law. Summaries in English p. 142-3.

Examines provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam, opened for signature in 1997, in relation to foreign policy and common security; European Union.

Argues that the executive competence of the European Commission should be expanded, the legislative powers of the European Parliament reinforced, and a senate of the states created to assure the constitutional future of the European Union. Summary in English p. 231.

Reflects on the future of the European Union.

Examines European Union's prospects in context of diverse political systems.

Explores issues related to the division of responsibilities between the European Union (EU) and the member states, the European Union Charter on Fundamental Rights, and European cultural heritage. Summaries in English and French p. 332 and 334.

Examines the problem of vote distribution and the formation of majorities in the communitarian institutions of the European Union, in light of enlargement; suggests reform options. Summary in English p. 231.

Explores implications of a "European Constitution".

Explores challenges facing the European Union's (EU) political integration in context of enlargement and institutional reform. Summaries in English and French p. 332 and 334.