[Grendelgrey]

..I have no love for the IRA but in order to remain consistant wont the EU(EEEEEWWWWW) call for the UK to stop its occupation of Northern Ireland and withdraw now?

I'm betting this policy is based on fear of bombing attacks within Europe propper by the large muslim communities spread around in various large cities. We won't ever hear them admit ,but fear and complacency go a long way towards sheepish diplomacy. Neville Chamberlain would approve.

[TomGuy]

fear of bombing attacks within Europe propper by the large muslim communities

Europe has its own Muslim problem. There was an article published on FR a few weeks ago that said Euros' big fear is the Muslim situation (I couldn't find that particular article in search, but some related ones are linked below:)

Fear of Muslims benefits Europe's rightists (Socialist govts losing power across Western Europe)

Europe Feels Shockwaves From Middle East Conflict

[jocko12]

GO FOR ARAFAT ISRAEL.THE EU HAS ALREADY GAVE UP!!!!