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>>>lots about fugitives
>>>anti discrimination definitions
>>>smoking/drinking allowed in the open and in advertising
>>>labeling of food
>>>security rules for toys, cars, el. equipment, food, food preparation...
>>>
>>>you might spend a few H just reading
>
>But the moment you hear about a 'EU minister of foreign affairs' (as an example) cooperation has gone too far. That's my POV.

Could you please explain how one can a have an independent foreign policy while having a common currency ?