Even the sodding Yanks think the EU is dodgy

the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU

Invite you to an evening debate:

EU regulation: Getting better, or out of control?

Monday 30 March 2009

Debate from 6.15 until 7.45pm

Followed by a drinks reception

American Chamber of Commerce to the EU,

Kunstlaan 53 Avenue des Arts, B-1000, Brussels

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