15-01-2018

Merkel reaches German coalition deal after week of talks

The Centre for European Policy said the agreement was an “important signal” for Germany’s European partners, especially the French President, The Irish Sun reports.

“Many of Macrons ideas are reflected in the agreement,” Lüder Gerken, Chairman of cep, said. 

However, the think tank has warned that the idea of using EU funds to support structural reforms “reduces the responsibility of eurozone countries and could lead to a situation where ESM funds are disbursed without conditions.” ...read on