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Lithuania's EU dilemma: fear of Russia led Lithuania to be the first to approve the new European constitution. But there is a rising tide of opposition throughout Europe to further EU merger.(Europe)(European Union)

The New American

| December 13, 2004 | Brazenas, Vilius | COPYRIGHT 2004 American Opinion Publishing, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The year 2004 has been a very eventful and exciting one for Europeans. In addition to the expansion of the European Union (EU) by 10 new members from so-called Central Europe, NATO expanded and accepted seven new members. Included in both those expansions were three formerly Soviet-occupied Baltic States--Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

When the Baltic States joined NATO, all three countries erupted in celebration, with rallies, concerts, and fireworks, because the inclusion relieved those tiny nations from the fear of open aggression from Russia.

The Baltic States have had very real reason to fear imminent Russian hostilities because Russia has been ...

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