Unrecognised Wales is left behind.(Features) From: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales) | Date: May 13, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 MGN Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Sir - May 1 must have been one of the saddest days in the history of Wales - when 10 new countries joined the European Union. Five of these countries, namely Malta, Cyprus, Slovenia, Latvia and Estonia, have a population less than that of Wales (in fact, the combined populations of the first three countries is only three million!).

Wales, which has a history and culture older than any of the new members, has been left behind with no recognition and less representation in...