Divorce reform sparks EU quarrel

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Series Details 12.1.08
Publication Date 12/01/2008
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Proposals to simplify divorce in the European Union are running into opposition from governments fearful that the initiative may oblige their courts to enforce foreign laws that clash with their tolerant social norms.

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European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/06/287 http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/06/287&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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