Entretien | 23/06/2008 

A fervently pro-European Irishman, Peter Sutherland gives us his interpretation of Ireland's complex identity and its relationship with Europe. A talented advocate of the supremacy of community law, the former EU Commissioner and DG of WTO warns against the dangers of intergovernmentalism and makes a strong case for the need to preserve the core of the community method.

Peter Sutherland is Chairman of British Petroleum, Goldman Sachs Intenational and UN Special Representant for migrations.

Peter Sutherland is President of the Federal Trust and member of Notre Europe's European Steering Committee.

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