The Czech EU presidency is expected to call EU leaders for an informal meeting at the end of this month to help forge a unified response to the global economic slowdown.
A European Commission spokesperson said the meeting would be a "preparatory exchange of views" and characterised the event as part of an "intensive series of preparations" before the leaders meet for their formal spring summit in March.
The decision follows a telephone conversation on Monday morning (9 February) b...
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