| Running the EU Presidency: Opportunity Does Knock Twice for the Netherlands |
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by Ilona Aberl Although busy with the day-to-day business of participating in a second EU Presidency, Mr. Roger Kleinenberg, Attaché for Science and Technology at the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Washington, D.C., took some time out to meet with bridges. Mr. Kleinenberg discussed the recently concluded Netherlands EU Presidency (July 1 – December 31, 2004) and commented on the current Luxembourg EU Presidency (January 1 – June 30, 2005) in which the Dutch are now marginally participating. It is the first time that a government has had the opportunity to be involved in two EU Presidencies, and consecutively at that. In addition, the Dutch EU Presidency was the first that included all 25 full-fledged Member States. Access to the full article is free, but requires you to register. Registration is simple and quick – all we need is your name and a valid e-mail address. We appreciate your interest in bridges. |
