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The 2008 G20 meeting in Washington (Photo: French EU presidency/Laurent Blevennec)

EU needs persuasion skills at G20 summit

EU officials have conceded that Europe still has considerable work to do before persuading other G20 members on the need for a global bank levy and fiscal consolidation.

At the same time, officials working in Brussels in preparation for the G20 leaders's meeting Toronto later this week (26-27 June) said China's recent decision to allow a gradual appreciation of the renminbi has helped to stave off a currency scrap at the gathering.

EU leaders meeting last week reached broad agree...

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The 2008 G20 meeting in Washington (Photo: French EU presidency/Laurent Blevennec)

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