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Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy threw his support behind commission proposals on Tuesday (Photo: Luc Van Braekel)

Build-up to financial dogfight continues

European leaders added to the growing rhetoric on financial regulation on Tuesday (16 June) as the EU prepares for a summit later this week where the topic is likely to generate heated debate.

"By the end of this week, the European Council must give a clear mandate to the European Commission to start the urgent creation of two institutions," said Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy.

"Firstly, a powerful and effective European Systemic and Risk Council centred around the Euro...

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Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy threw his support behind commission proposals on Tuesday (Photo: Luc Van Braekel)

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