Seanad debates
Wednesday, 12 March 2003
Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements.
On the question of the closeness of the institutions to the people, Article 1 of the Treaty of Rome refers to bringing Europe closer to its citizens. Senator McHugh raised several issues concerning the involvement of local and regional government. Will the Convention on the Future of Europe adopt the European charter on local self-government? The charter should be incorporated into a European constitution, treaty or convention at the earliest opportunity as it focuses on bringing the institutions closer to the people.
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