Sarkozy says Europe has been divided

Britain’s decision to veto the EU treaty changes may have caused a division of Europe according to French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Attempts were made to convince Britain to sign the EU deal by Sarkozy and Merkel
Attempts were made to convince Britain to sign the EU deal by Sarkozy and Merkel

Last week’s summit caused the United Kingdom’s veto of EU treaty changes and French President Nicolas Sarkozy said there “the birth of a different Europe” has taken place as a result.  

Sarkozy said that Europe has been divided by those who want more solidarity between members states and those who are focused on the single market.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Sarkozy claimed to have attempted to persuade the UK by all means possible to sign the changes in order to tackle the debt crisis.

The decision to refrain from signing the EU deal was defended by UK Prime Minister David Cameron who insisted it was done to safeguard the country’s financial sector.

Cameron explained that his interest laid in safeguarding Britain and while it was possible to be a fully-fledged member of the EU, it was necessary to steer clear of any arrangements which would not protect British interests.

EU Economics Commisioner Olli Rehn regretted Cameron’s decision to veto the treaty changes because of the consequences which would not just affect Britain but would also negatively affect the EU as a whole.

Rehn said that Britain has a crucial role at the centre of Europe and did not believe that its place was on the “sidelines”. 

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Just saw News- Poland, people on the streets saying a big NO to the treaty too!!
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I saw this coming from Barcelona 4 years ago and came home. Best place to be now. I give it till end of year. Then we will have to settle accounts as to why we joined the euro and how the UK was always right since the 80's about it, but our lot knew better... or so they thought!!
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I saw this coming from Barcelona 4 years ago and came home. Best place to be now. I give it till end of year. Then we will have to settle accounts as to why we joined the euro and how the UK was always right since the 80's about it, but our lot knew better... or so they thought!!
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Emanuel Cini, you are corect. ** http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/Sweden-wavers-EU-fiscal-pact-reuters_molt-1060581841.html?x=0 Sweden wavers on EU fiscal pact, could join UK ** http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/German-Bank-Seeking-A-Second-skynews-2797477801.html?x=0 German Bank 'Seeking A Second Bailout' ** http://euobserver.com/1016/114608 Majority of Danes want referendum on fiscal compact ** http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/Sterling-9-month-high-vs-reuters_molt-4266670665.html?x=0 Sterling at 9-month high vs struggling euro on safety bids **
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It will fear not. Last summit deemed a failure. All stock market boards ran blood red by yesterday. Euphoria lasted 3 days. With the end of the year it will be OVER!!!
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Let's pray and hope that the whole house of cards falls and buries the European dictators under its rubble never to surface again. Let's also hope that it also buries our local Quislings from all political parties who have betrayed us and our country and sold their soul to the EU dictators.
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Elections, should be held more frequent in the interest of its peoples. Four or five years is a long term for a President, Prime Ministers and parliamenrs. The longer the term, the greater will be the abuse, corruption, arrogance,oppression etc. The people should have the right to remove whoever is failing them, being a President of the largest Nation or Prime Minister in the smallest Nation.
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Whenever was it one piece? Well if just the UK says no how divided? Sarkozy is just being a drama queen. 1 becuse his proposals have been rejected. 2 because he will soon be too by the French electorate.
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Ya vol,into 27 pieces.
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Politics... are never ending.. always surprises...non understandable..confusion.. Like in USA today they will try to make Martial Law.. some says"wake up people".