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[01] US Congress Commission to adopt harsh resolution on Turkey

[02] DG of Irish Institution analyses Constitutional Treaty provisions

[01] US Congress Commission to adopt harsh resolution on Turkey

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US Congress Commission to adopt harsh resolution on Turkey

by Apostolis Zoupaniotis

Washington, Mar 16 (CNA) - The Helsinki Commission of the US Congress, which deals with the protection of human rights and monitors the implementation of the Helsinki agreements, is expected to issue a harsh resolution on Turkey today, for undermining the activity of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

According to the draft resolution, the Commission deplores Turkey for violating the religious rights of the Ecumenical Patriarch with the non-recognition of his ecumenical status, the confiscation of 75% of his assets and the prevention of the reopening of the Chalki seminary.

[02] DG of Irish Institution analyses Constitutional Treaty provisions

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DG of Irish Institution analyses Constitutional Treaty provisions

Nicosia, Mar 16 (CNA) -- The fact that the EU Constitutional Treaty was debated in public is important for its ratification by the member states, Director General of the Irish Institution for European Affairs Alan Dukes has said here today.

He also expressed the opinion that the best guarantee for smaller member states is the fact that the Treaty has not changed the provision for the European Commission to submit its proposals.

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