Press Release: Opening speech by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy for the New Pact for Europe conference

Text of a speech by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy for the New Pact for Europe conference in Brussels on the 1 July 2014.

In his speech, Mr Van Rompuy reflected on the future of the European Union and challenges faced by the EU. He also addressed the possibility of different paths of integration for different countries.

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