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14/09/2011 Euro: collective decision of Eurozone countries essential "Europe must go for a big bang, a federation, the United States of Europe, or quite simply, integration" - Joseph Daul For Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group: "The time has come for the Eurozone countries and for all other EU states who want to be involved, to take decisive action by adopting, together and at the same time, measures which are strong enough to put an end to the doubts on Europe's ability to assume its responsibilities." In a debate in the European Parliament on the economic crisis, Joseph Daul said that on a proposal by the Commission, the governments of the Eurozone and all those in the Union who wish to do so, should decide to deal drastically with their debt, collectively, and on the same day, by taking coordinated measures to guarantee the sustainability of the pension systems or to ensure the effective harmonisation of their fiscal policies, particularly on companies. "By making an economic government reality, a government run by all the Eurozone countries, Europe would kill two birds with one stone: it would show its capacity to act in the long term, and it would strengthen unity among its citizens, who would finally be subject to the same rights and duties. By taking coordinated measures of budgetary discipline while promoting the necessary growth of our economies, the Eurozone would arm itself with converging rules, and would give a clear and strong signal of its willingness to strengthen integration", continued Joseph Daul. Joseph Daul said: "Our citizens, although they are aware that this European crisis calls for a European response, not just a national response, are still questioning the capacity of national and European leaders to put an end to this crisis of confidence and low growth. What's at stake in the next three months is Europe's capacity to get back on the path to growth and employment, to preserve its way of life and defend its values. Only with a major act of integration will we finally be able to live up to the challenges", concluded Joseph Daul. Joseph Daul's speech in plenary For further information: Joseph Daul MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group, Tel: +33-3-88175525 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Chairman's Spokesman, Tel: +32-475-856290

 

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