At the European Council of 23 October, Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy must submit their proposals to end the euro crisis. Since announcing "sustainable solutions" after their meeting on 9 October, Berlin has increasingly sought to temper enthusiasm for an immediate deal.

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