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Villepin wants union with Germany in key areas

The New French prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, has called for an economically strong and united Europe, and for a union between Germany and France.

"We have a strong currency [the euro]. Let's give ourselves a strong economic policy. Let's give ourselves the means to defend a European [economic] preference, just like all the other big economic blocs", Mr de Villepin said on Wednesday during his inauguration speech before French parliament.

"Let's open new perspectives, such...

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