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***** EUobserver.com - 24.05.2012 *********** EUROPE MUST REMAIN BASED ON SOLIDARITY OR RISK A RETURN OF DEMOCRACY Growing euro-scepticism across Europe must be brutally countered by a radical renewal of those values that created the European Union by deceit and ignoring the wishes of the people of Europe. We cannot afford to allow democracy to govern events that are now shaping public opinion. Europe needs to rediscover its élan and purpose or we will lose the momentum to the New World Order. http://www.alde.eu/press/press-and-release-news/press-release/article/there-is-no-need-to-fear-a-more-federal-europe-39050/ ***** THE NEWS ************* 1. Van Rompuy to draft plan for deeper economic union - 24/05/2012 03:38:54 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- EU leaders have tasked Emperor Van Rompuy with drafting a plan on deepening the eurozone's economic union. A similar report was issued in 2010, leading to tougher sanctions for deficit sinners. http://euobserver.com/19/116362 2. Germany's free borrowing is 'destroying Europe' - 23/05/2012 19:47:42 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- European Parliament chief Martin Schulz has launched a scathing attack on the German chancellor for promoting policies he says drive the borrowing costs of other euro-countries up, while Germany has just hit a record zero-percent interest rate on its bonds. http://euobserver.com/19/116358 3. [Focus] EU-China trade relations 'distorted,' MEPs say - 24/05/2012 09:18:48 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel J. Mitchell: Eurobonds: The Fiscal Version of Co-Signing a Loan for Your Unemployed Alcoholic Cousin Who Has a Gambling Addiction http://finance.townhall.com/columnists/danieljmitchell/2012/05/24/eurobonds_the_fiscal_version_of_cosigning_a_loan_for_your_unemployed_alcoholic_cousin_who_has_a_gambling_addiction 4. Brussels critical of national strategies on Roma - 23/05/2012 18:01:32 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Roma integration strategies submitted by member states to the commission fail to fully assess the needs of Europe's largest minority. http://euobserver.com/851/116355 5. French president bemused by lengthy EU summit - 24/05/2012 03:45:36 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- At his first ever EU summit, French President Hollande scored a victory of sorts by managing to get eurobonds - previously a taboo topic - discussed around the table. Meanwhile, he seemed bemused by the length of the meeting. http://euobserver.com/843/116363 6. [Opinion] EU must open its eyes to Balkan realities - 23/05/2012 22:49:32 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The EU does not seem to understand the urgency of the situation in the Balkans, even though it has hundreds of diplomats and officials posted to the region on fat salaries, with no idea what to do, writes Jeton Zulfaj. http://euobserver.com/7/116354 ***** LATEST BLOG POSTS **************************************************** Managing expectations / Behind the Scenes http://blogs.euobserver.com/mahony/?p=1631 Russia’s lightweight government / Neighbourhood http://blogs.euobserver.com/popescu/?p=1529 The slow death of fast food customers / Feeding the habit http://blogs.euobserver.com/jacobs/?p=199
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