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Thu 06 Jun 2004Key NI process talks to be held after European poll, says AdamsSinn Féin's manifesto launch: The Sinn Féin president Mr Gerry Adams has said that key peace process talks would take place after the European Parliament elections and that a strong Sinn Féin representation in Europe would strengthen the party's negotiating hand.Mr Adams was speaking at Belfast Castle yesterday where, with the party's Northern Ireland candidate Ms Bairbre de Brún, he promoted the Sinn Féin manifesto which was formally launched in Dublin on Tuesday.