Ad
Merkel is making big political statements about the future of the EU - but what do others think? (Photo: ec.europa.eu)

Merkel speaks out for two-speed Europe

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she will use the gathering of EU leaders at the end of the month to push ahead with plans for a political union, including more sweeping powers to Brussels.

"We do not just need a currency union but also a so-called fiscal union - more common budget policy," she told Germany's ARD television early Thursday (7 June).

She emphasised that a political union was also necessary: "That means that step-by-step in the future we have to give up more ...

Get EU news that matters

Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member

Already a member? Login here
Merkel is making big political statements about the future of the EU - but what do others think? (Photo: ec.europa.eu)

Tags

Ad

Related articles

Ad
Ad