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To: LindyBill who wrote (30355)	5/22/2002 12:05:47 PM
From: maceng2	Respond to of 281500

Bush seeks Europe's support on terror news.bbc.co.uk Tight security is in force in Berlin US President George W Bush has left for a week-long tour of Europe where he will urge key allies to persevere in the war on terror. Our alliance must remain tough in the war against global terror President Bush In meetings in Berlin, Paris and Rome, Mr Bush will be attempting to bolster support for US military action and paper over differences between America and its European allies. The centrepiece of his visit will be the signing of a new arms treaty with Russia, slashing nuclear arsenals by two-thirds. As Mr Bush set out on his trip, European Commission President Romano Prodi called for Europe to start speaking "with a single voice" in foreign policy matters if it wanted to be taken seriously by America. He told the European Parliament that trade was the only area in foreign policy "where the EU is on an equal footing with the United States". Mr Prodi also called for a single European police force to fight terrorism and organised crime. Divisive issues The US drive to expand the war on terror has met with some resistance in Europe. Speaking to reporters before Air Force One departed for Berlin, Mr Bush said: "Our alliance must remain tough in the war against global terror." Bush has been accused of unilateralism Mr Bush will also be seeking to close gaps over a number of other issues, including the death penalty, the creation of an international criminal court, trade tariffs and policy towards the Middle East. "Even though we've had some initial successes, there's still danger for countries which embrace freedom, countries such as ours, or Germany, France, Russia, or Italy," said Mr Bush. Mr Bush will be in Germany until Thursday, and then travel on to Moscow on Thursday afternoon. His six-day trip will culminate in a Nato summit in Italy. In Berlin, 10,000 police officers are being mobilised to combat the threat of violent demonstrations. Officials fear that a hard core of 2,000 protesters in Berlin could hijack peaceful left-wing demonstrations. Separate action by pro-American demonstrators is also planned. On Tuesday, 10,000 protesters took to the streets and marched peacefully, mostly to protest against American foreign policy. Seeking support Mr Bush is expected to use his European tour to seek support for possible US action against Iraq - a prospect which has caused anxiety among some European governments. Bush tour Wednesday - arrive Germany Thursday - address German parliament, fly to Moscow Friday - meet Putin, sign arms control treaty Saturday - visit St Petersburg Sunday - fly to Paris, meet Chirac Monday - visit French US war cemetery, travel to Rome, meet Pope Tuesday - Nato summit, return home His visit to Germany will include talks with Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder. He is also expected to deliver what has been described as an historic speech to the German parliament, the Bundestag, focusing on the war on terror. More than 100 separate protests, involving more than 200 diverse groups, are planned during Mr Bush's stay in Germany. Sewers are being welded shut, police divers will search waterways for hidden explosives, and large areas around government buildings will be completely closed to the public. Airspace is also being closed. Chancellor Schroeder warned that police would deal firmly with violence.