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"Mr President, what is the public expecting from another European Council? Deferred decisions defending the single currency and the European project? Brave decisions promoting territorial and social cohesion? Decisions that rein in national self-interest and prevent Europe from becoming disunited? Austerity programmes, which require many sacrifices of the European public, are not the solution and are causing unfair and dangerous anti-German sentiment.
It is obvious that countries as diverse as Greece, Ireland and Portugal cannot be subject to the same treatment, as they are suffering different ailments. We need more Europe. We need to strengthen political unity, pool sovereign debt and promote tax harmonisation. We need economic growth and job creation. Without this, we will become increasingly poorer, less united and less relevant in a globalised world.
I hope that you are aware of the gravity of the situation and have learned a lesson from the Wall Street Crash of 1929. I also hope you recognise that if, as in the past, Europe continues along this path, democracy and peace will be put at risk. Policy makers need to restore public trust and hope as a matter of urgency."@en1
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