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Jean-Claude Juncker may be Europe's first ever "Mr Euro" (Photo: Irish EU Presidency)

Ministers to discuss 'Mr Euro' post

Ministers from the 12 countries that share the euro will today discuss plans to create a President amongst them - inevitably dubbed "Mr Euro" - to represent the group at international level.

This "Eurogroup Chairman" would also maintain contacts with the European Central Bank and remain in the post for two and a half years, chairing monthly meetings and providing a public face for the twelve member body.

According to the Financial Times, Luxembourg prime minister Jean-Claude Junc...

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Jean-Claude Juncker may be Europe's first ever "Mr Euro" (Photo: Irish EU Presidency)

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