A s a chief architect of Britain's "New Labour" strategy, Peter Mandelson was Tony Blair's most valued adviser. As E.U. Commissioner for Trade, he now focuses on Europe's competitiveness. He spoke last week in Brussels to
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The European Union is facing a crisis of confidence. How can the E.U. make itself more relevant in an increasingly complex environment?
It's a crisis of direction rather than a crisis of identity. It reflects two...