domain name for european parliament

> 
> Hello,
> 
> I received a request for a domain name from the European Parliament.
> They propose the name
> 	ep
> which is acceptable; I would like some advice on the most appropriate
> top level domain.
> I see 3 alternatives:
> 1. Creation of a new top level domain. They already proposed
> 	eur
>    Considering the status of the European Community, such a request
>    looks reasonable to me.
>    Is the also acceptable? Better names?
> 2. Use an existing top level domain such as
> 	int
>    (and join "nato" there).

I think this is the most reasonable solution: the int domain was created having
in mind this kind of issues.

> 3. Register 
> 	ep
>    under be (because the current connection is realized in Belgium).
>    From a political point of view this is not a good solution.
>    I would probably also imply that they will register also
> 	ep.fr
> 	ep.lu
> I suggest to discuss this in Praag.
> Regards,
> Pierre
> 
> 


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