Regions making themselves heard

The International Court of Justice’s decision in July 2010 to uphold Kosovo’s declaration of independence will rekindle debate on the future of European regions with strong identities. On 24 July 2010, the Romanian Vice-President of the European Parliament Laszlo Tökes called for autonomous status for Transylvania. And in Brussels, more than 300 regional delegations are lobbying to protect the interests of sub-national entities across the continent.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Kosovo declaration of independence ruled lawful http://www.europeansources.info/record/icj-set-to-rule-on-kosovo-independence-kosovo-declaration-of-independence-ruled-lawful/

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