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European Parliament turns 50 - je 12.03.2008 10

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Milan TillichMarch 12, 2008

The European Parliament is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Created by the Treaty of Rome, it was seen by many at the time of its inception as little more than a debate club, a forum for long winded speeches without political clout. But those days are long gone; today it's an increasingly important locus of power within the European Union.