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Germany and the EU : a new cycle?

The verdict of the latest general elections in Germany helps to clarify Europe’s political future, that J. Delors, A. Vitorino and Y. Bertoncini invite to adress in a constructive manner, in a Viewpoint untitled “Germany and the EU : a new cycle?”.

| 30/09/2013

The verdict of the general elections in Germany on 22 September 2013 helps to clarify Europe’s political future, that J. Delors, A. Vitorino and Y. Bertoncini invite to adress in a constructive manner, on the basis of three complementary observations :

1 – The new coalition is likely to be more committed to European issues.
2 – The German authorities’ position of strength must be better grasped.
3 – The German and European authorities could help the EU to progress in several areas.

The conclude this Notre Europe – Jacques Delors Institute Viewpoint by underlining that it’s because Germany andits partners to feel as active players in single destiny that the EU will be able to move forward with determination in a new political, economic and social cycle.

This Tribune was published on EurActiv.com.

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