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6/26/12

EU paper outlines closer union ahead of summit

The report, drawn up by the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, the head of the eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission Jose-Manuel Barroso, and the President of the ECB Mario Draghi.

The document is being presented as a way of reassuring financial markets that there is the political will to stand behind the single currency.

But many of the changes are far-reaching and will be politically controversial.
Ms Creighton conceded that the changes being canvassed will require fresh treaty change, but she said the document ensures that the idea of eurobonds - mutualising euro zone debt - is now enshrined as part of the debate.

Read more: EU paper outlines closer union ahead of summit - RTÉ News

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