At the European Summit...

"Just like normal.

"Those who are asking for money, make a line on the left.

"Those who are fed up of giving it, on the right.

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"Anyone who has a solution, raise their hand.

"And everyone will have a coffee at 5pm."

Herman Van Rompuy, European Council President.

Financial solidarity and growth spending or increased EU controls to ensure austerity? The European Council meeting of June 28-29 is forcing the 27 member countries to face up to their responsibilities to try to overcome the crisis.

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