The European Convention
Brendan Donnelly

Brendan Donnelly provides a snapshot of the present state of the European Convention's work and likely impact. He discusses :three related topics: (i) the ability or otherwise of the Convention to arrive at a consensus among its varied members; (ii) the likely nature of this consensus if it is achieved; and (iii) the probable reaction of the European Council to the content of this consensus.

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Brendan Donnelly is Director of the Federal Trust. He is a former Conservative Member of the European Parliament and former Deputy Chairman of the breakaway Pro Euro Conservative Party. Founded in 1945 on the initiative of Sir William Beveridge, the Federal Trust explores issues of governance at UK, European and global levels. Website: www.fedtrust.co.uk