Political cynicism rears its ugly head in chemical deal

POLITICAL cynicism is on display in the EU this week in a number of forms. The most common kind is in the relationship between the EU and its member states.

One such cynical event was the meeting between the leaders of France, Germany and Britain over the weekend. They were trying to patch up their relationships after falling out over the US attack on Iraq.

Europe needs to agree basic foreign policy but the meeting of the big three did not produce this. Instead they issued a statement on the need for what they call a workable chemicals' policy.