EUROPEAN UNION: 'Soft law' weakens reform drive

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  • Shortcomings
  • Midway evaluation
  • Why Lisbon falls short
  • States escaping blame
  • Domestic solutions
  • Lisbon's longevity
  • Barroso credibility
  • Useful scapegoat
  • Gateway to social policy

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