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Groups of member states could agree to unify their regulation within the context of a "multi-speed Europe."
Europe's Single Market Isn't a Free Market Philip Booth 2011
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Subsequent treaties have proved that "two-speed" or "multi-speed" means only one federalist direction, with the UK having less and less influence as opportunities for veto have repeatedly been given away.
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Mr. Smith said Australia has developed a multi-speed economy with some flat spots in the manufacturing and tourism sectors exacerbated by an Australian dollar recently pushing above US$1.10.
ANZ Bank Profit Rises 38% Ross Kelly 2011
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The second issue is whether the new treaty means that the EU is now irrevocably a multi-speed pick-and-mix project on most matters of importance.
David Cameron and Europe: on again, off again | Editorial 2012
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For decades the Foreign Office and Treasury have resisted –and said the UK would veto – any moves towards a "two-speed" or "multi-speed" Europe, believing it would lead to pressure on those outside the central core to cede more sovereignty over time.
Calls for a referendum on EU membership after David Cameron's U-turn on tax 2011
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NHS ConfederationIn a report published last week, the confederation said the government should look at a multi-speed approach to the introduction of GP commissioning, better support for those GP consortiums that are ready to take on the commissioning role, and action on the use of competition and accountability.
Experts speak out on what Andrew Lansley should change in his health bill 2011
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Modern multi-speed automatic transmissions are marvels.
Pet peeve: Shift selectors out of sync with transmissions 2010
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Modern multi-speed automatic transmissions are marvels.
Pet peeve: Shift selectors out of sync with transmissions 2010
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This frantic and vocal pace of Scott's works well during the opening sequences, and during quite a lot of the film, however during the many scenes where we see John Travolta and Denzel Washington playing off of each other's voices over the radio I wish Scott had calmed down on the multi-speed shooting and camera tracking.
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Europe's multi-speed recovery could reignite complaints, aired earlier this year, that Germany's export-oriented model and high rates of saving don't do much for the region, especially Southern Europe.
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