Strong euro hid crisis, says EU chief

Report of a FT interview with Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Union, June 2010 in advance of the European Council, Brussels, 15 June 2010.

EurActiv, 14.6.10: Weakened Merkel to face crucial EU summit http://www.euractiv.com/en/priorities/weakened-merkel-face-crucial-eu-summit-news-495176

EurActiv, 15.6.10: EU leaders to back stricter budget plans, with sanctions http://www.euractiv.com/en/priorities/eu-leaders-to-back-stricter-budget-plans-with-sanctions-news-495212

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