France and Germany split over plans for European Economic Government

Both France and Germany want an economic government for Europe. The only problem is they have completely different things in mind. The conflict threatens to derail any chances of progress.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Merkel’s sacrifices secure fragile triumph http://www.europeansources.info/record/merkels-sacrifices-secure-fragile-triumph/

ESO: EU leaders back new bail-out system http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-leaders-back-new-bail-out-system/

EurActiv, 7.1.11: Germany divided on economic governance http://www.euractiv.com/en/euro-finance/germany-divided-economic-governance-news-501052

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