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The summer summit of the European Council took place on 28/29 June 2012. During these meetings, the Council focused in particular on the issue of growth, which is undoubtedly crucial to the future development of the European Union. It is vital, however, that we move on quickly from discussions and statements to deeds and adopt specific measures. We must look at the issue from the long-term perspective: we urgently need a real strategy that will genuinely promote growth and help create new jobs. I also support steps towards closer integration. Our only hope for overcoming the current crisis is to work together. I think it must again be emphasised that anti-crisis measures should be adopted in a spirit of mutual solidarity. I do not agree with the budget cuts affecting the EU citizens who are perhaps the hardest hit by the consequences of the crisis. I support measures such as the introduction of the financial transaction tax. That is to say, I think it is time for financial institutions to accept their share of the blame for the current situation. I likewise support the introduction of project bonds, strengthening the lending capacity of the EIB, and the concept of European bonds − provided that these measures do not result in a reduction in financial responsibility and discipline in other countries. While I am on the subject of mutual solidarity, I want to express my satisfaction that, at the June summit, mutual solidarity prevailed over strict austerity policies which, ultimately, do not lead to the expected results."@en1
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