Apr 30 2009
Sir Julian Priestley KCMG
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Former Secretary General of the European Parliament
Sir Julian Priestley is currently writing, commenting and speaking on EU affairs, and the politics of the member states of the Union. His book, “Six Battles Which Shaped Europe’s Parliament” will be published in spring 2008. He was Knighted in the Queen’s Birthday honours list, 2007. He has been officially involved with the European Parliament from 1973-2007.
“A proven political visionary”
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