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Mirek Topolanek on the challenges of the EU presidency

Czech PM Mirek Topolanek, whose country has yet to ratify the Lisbon Treaty, takes on the presidency of the EU Council on January 1. He comments on the achievements of the French leadership and the challenges of the next six months.

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