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Germany and the EU: A Perspective from the Social Democratic Party

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01 Nov 2011 @ 11:45

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In his role as the leader of Germany's main opposition party, Sigmar Gabriel has repeatedly called for more solidarity from the current Government in dealing with the Euro crisis. His party supports robust measures to resolve the crisis including major banking reforms, tax harmonisation and a roadmap towards political union. On Wednesday October 26th 2011 it supported a crucial cross-party vote on enhancing the EU's bailout fund, the EFSF.

In his speech Mr. Gabriel spoke about the shortcomings of European integration and the alternative options for strengthening future political cooperation across Europe.

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Sigmar Gabriel is the leader of Germany's main opposition group, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), and served as a Federal Minister under Chancellor Merkel from 2005 until 2009.

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