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London Not Calling

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The British have always been reluctant Europeans, and now Prime Minister David Cameron wants to renegotiate the terms of the UK’s EU membership and hold a referendum on the new agreement. Cameron claims to oppose leaving the EU, but has he become the sorcerer's apprentice?

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  1. David Cameron’s European Spaghetti Bowl
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    David Cameron’s European Spaghetti Bowl

    Feb 4, 2013 Kemal Derviş

  2. David Cameron’s Euro-Nemesis
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    David Cameron’s Euro-Nemesis

    Jan 23, 2013 Peter Sutherland

  3. David Cameron’s European Dilemma
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    David Cameron’s European Dilemma

    Jan 18, 2013 Thierry Chopin

  4. Islands of Isolation
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    Islands of Isolation

    Jul 17, 2012 Guy Sorman

  5. One Big Union
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    One Big Union

    Jun 28, 2012 Howard Davies

  6. The Euro in a Shrinking Zone
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    The Euro in a Shrinking Zone

    Dec 14, 2011 Robert Skidelsky

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