G8 & EU presidencies
2005 was a big year for the UK as it held two key international presidencies
EU enlargement is "nothing to fear" - PM
With the EU Budget deal concluded Tony Blair has urged Europe to reconnect with its citizens.
The Union also needs to face up to the challenges of the 21st century such as globalisation, illegal migration, terrorism and climate change, he said.
But the PM told MEPs it was now time for Europe to move forward.
The PM's views
"On the two hardest issues on the G8 international agenda, there was progress."
"For those who have championed the enlargement of the EU this is important."
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