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A Mediterranean Union?
The French president outlines his plans for a new economic community.
Last Modified: 14 Nov 2007 09:26 GMT

 The French president  is planning to outline plans to
set up a new economic community [AFP] 
Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, is planning to use his visit to Morocco to outline plans to set up a new economic community around the Mediterranean.

The plan would include the European Union, Morocco, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel and Syria.

Sarkozy's initiative will revive the Barcelona Process - a treaty aimed at political and security initiatives in the region - dating back almost 12 years.

However, can it work? Or, as critics say, is this just the French president grandstanding?

And if not, who will benefit?

Find out on Inside Story.

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