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Hollande: EU facing a crisis at its foundation – YouTube
The French president has warned that the European Union is facing a crisis at its foundation. Francois Hollande says the future of Europe is at stake while stressing the need to find a common voice. Hollande made the comments after meeting with German chancellor Angela Merkel to coordinate a strategy ahead of Friday’s EU summit in Bratislava. Speaking at a joint press conference, Merkel said EU members should address the bloc’s weaknesses and its tasks at the upcoming summit. She added that Europe is at a decisive moment and member states need to formulate a realistic agenda that would take account of the worries, hopes and aspirations of European citizens.