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2/14/06

European Dis-Unity: Cartoon Conflict Shows Cracks in the EU

International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News

"Cartoon Conflict Shows Cracks in the EU

By Hans-Jürgen Schlamp

When Danish embassies began going up in flames last week, some in the European Union wanted a firm response. But nothing happened. The most the EU could agree on were a few wishy-washy statements.

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Boycott of products in Cairo: 'Carrefour doesn't carry Danish products goods.'
In the Brussels language school 'English Academy,' a cultural war has broken out. While Danes and Germans -- and even the often contentious Flemings and Walloons -- peacefully learn foreign languages together, Belgian Muslims are stirring up a bit of a ruckus. In language class, they don't want to be 'discriminated against anymore,' they say. "

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