First steps in a hazardous direction – towards greater fiscal union
Franco-German proposal is ineffective, write Guy Verhofstadt, Jacques Delors and Romano Prodi
Euro-optimist who saw the current crisis as an opportunity to make progress towards political unity
Stricter conditions and incentives for the distribution of funds would be a good idea, says Tony Barber
The crisis could put the entire European project into reverse
Some genuinely support his continued tenure, others give double-edged praise. Few vehemently object to him
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