The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) lukewarm on special powers for eurozone deputies

On the 10 June 2103 the Observer reported that the European Parliament is willing to create special arrangements
for deputies from the eurozone countries but there is confusion over whether it can work in practice.

The aim is for eurozone MEPs alone to be able to discuss issues affecting the single currency area - reflecting wider moves to strengthen the economic and political integration of the soon-to-be-18 member region.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background Information: France and Germany agree on 'full time' eurozone boss http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-and-germany-agree-on-full-time-eurozone-boss/

ESO: Background Information: EU 'needs new fundamental law' - MEP Verhofstadt http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-needs-new-fundamental-law-mep-verhofstadt/

German Governement: Press Release, 30.05.13: France and Germany – Together for a stronger Europe of Stability and Growth http://www.bundesregierung.de/Content/DE/_Anlagen/2013/05/2013-05-30-dt-frz-erklaerung-englisch.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=3

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