... In this short interview, conducted on the sidelines of the international conference ‘Russia and the EU: potential for partnership?’, he comments on Estonia’s role in the widening of Russo-European cooperation
Mr Tüür, ... ... fundamental aspects to this question: first, are Estonians unhappy about something, second, is that because of our membership in the European Union? Of course, there are troubles. High youth unemployment, brain drain – primarily into Finland and Sweden ...
... straightforwardness of the negotiation process. He assured everyone that business sees the advantages of Eurasian integration.
Hardly so the European Union, you might think. But in an air of gentlemanship and diplomacy, both European Parliament representatives, Libor ... ... plans to be drawn up at an event like this. The main advancement made here was mutually admitting the inevitability of Russia-EU partnership.
Many agree that a common vision and mutual trust are preconditions for further cooperation. But care must be taken ...
... inducer but the victim of a crisis that has, regrettably but reversibly, slowed down the integration process. But, he said, the European Union is more robust than it is 'fashionable' to admit, and will be a lot stronger in twenty years' ... ... the evil omens.
Of birds and blue skies
In the first session, that assessed the developments since the signing of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in 2003, the Russian side was represented by Prime Minister Medvedev and RIAC president ...
