Fri, Feb 20, 2004 - Page 7 News List

Blair's effort at EU prominence nixed by Chirac

BIG-THREE SUMMIT The French president said after meetings that France and Germany's relationship is `very specific' and cannot be `transposed or exported'

THE GUARDIAN , BERLIN

Blair too faced border pressures. Challenged about Britain's plans to join France and Germany in imposing restrictions on jobseekers from the 10 new EU states, he refused to comment ahead of Monday's planned statement in the UK House of Commons.

Also on the agenda was the choice of successor to Romano Prodi, who is stepping down as president of the commission.

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