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Europaudvalget 2011-12, Det Udenrigspolitiske Nævn 2011-12
Det Europæiske Råd 9/12-11 Bilag 6, UPN Alm.del Bilag 63
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EUROPEAN COUNCIL

THE PRESIDENT

Brussels, 6 December 2011

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It is my pleasure to invite you to the meeting of the European Council on 9 December 2011 in

Brussels.

The European Council will be preceded by an informal dinner on Thursday 8 December, during

which we will discuss the latest developments in financial markets and the economic and financial

crisis. It is imperative that we build on the important measures taken so far and agree on a wider

approach, encompassing the strengthening of our short term crisis management tools as well as a

determination to adopt in the medium term further measures to bolster our economic union. The

discussion will take place on the basis of draft conclusions based on the interim report I prepared in

close cooperation with the President of the Commission and the President of the Eurogroup and

which sets out possible moves towards a stronger economic union. I have invited the President of

the ECB to join us for this discussion.

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On Friday, after the ceremony for the signature of the Accession Treaty with Croatia, we will start

with the traditional exchange of views with President Buzek who will share with us his thoughts at

the end of his mandate as President of the European Parliament. We will then discuss more widely

how our economic policies can pull Europe out of the crisis. Over the past months we have taken

important decisions, to strengthen our economic governance, to boost growth and create jobs, and to

ensure safe, secure, sustainable and affordable energy. Now has come the time to fully implement

them. This is the signal we should give in our conclusions, which I understand have been largely

agreed by the General Affairs Council.

Towards the end of our meeting, we will address the enlargement questions, in the light of the

discussion held at the General Affairs Council on Monday. We will also discuss the issue of

Bulgaria's and Romania's accession to Schengen. Finally, we will briefly exchange views on the

situation in Iran.

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H. VAN ROMPUY