In a speech in Athens, Macron called for greater European Union cooperation and solidarity, reiterating his longstanding calls for an integrated eurozone with its own financial minister, parliament and a standalone budget to head off future crises. “Our generation can choose to [do this] ... we must find the strength to rebuild Europe,” he said. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras hugs French president Emmanuel Macron after delivering a speech atop the Pnyx hill. Photograph: Alkis Konstantinidis/ReutersMacron has sought to position himself as the leader who can fix Europe’s crisis of confidence. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Supporters of the Popular Unity leftist party scuffle with police during a demonstration against the visit of the French president to Athens.

Source: The Guardian September 07, 2017 18:56 UTC