At the European Summit...
"Just like normal.
"Those who are asking for money, make a line on the left.
"Those who are fed up of giving it, on the right.
"Anyone who has a solution, raise their hand.
"And everyone will have a coffee at 5pm."
Herman Van Rompuy, European Council President.
Financial solidarity and growth spending or increased EU controls to ensure austerity? The European Council meeting of June 28-29 is forcing the 27 member countries to face up to their responsibilities to try to overcome the crisis.
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