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"I tried to shake Europe, but Europe changed me," said the French leader. (Photo: European Parliament - Audiovisual Unit)

Sarkozy pleads for Europe of nations

Outgoing EU president Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday (16 December) pleaded for a Europe built on strong states as opposed to a federal Europe, arguing that all countries within the EU had the same rights, but maybe not the same responsibilities.

"We shall not build Europe without the [nation] states. As European as you may be, Europe is not the enemy of nations," Mr Sarkozy told MEPs gathered for a plenary session in Strasbourg.

"Wanting to pass above the heads of those who have been ...

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"I tried to shake Europe, but Europe changed me," said the French leader. (Photo: European Parliament - Audiovisual Unit)

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