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The article begins with a discussion of the transition of Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall & how this affected the post of the President of the European Council. The author highlights 3 major accomplishments during the six-month term of the Italian President: the invitation of Yugoslav President Kostunica; approval of the declaration against the death penalty in Europe; & conditional acceptance of Armenia & Azerbaijan to the Council. Under the direction of the Italian president, the Council also sponsored several programs on racism & human rights around the world.