41.   EU officials remain divided however over the extent of European involvement in the Albanian crisis.

42.   EU officials remain divided over the extent of European involvement in the Albanian crisis.

43.   The Palestinians believe a greater European involvement in the peace process would counter what they see as US partiality towards Europe.

44.   Meanwhile the Ottoman Turks saw European involvement as evidence of an Armenian threat to their eastern border.

45.   Responding to a plea for greater European involvement from Arafat, the EU leaders also decided to appoint a permament envoy to the Middle East.

46.   Responding to a plea for greater European involvement from Arafat, EU leaders also decided Saturday to appoint a permament envoy to the Middle East.