Brussels briefing

Merkel and Hollande wrangle on

Brussels briefing
Mon, 22 Oct, 2012 - 01:00
Ann Cahill

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande are still engaged in the ritual of staking out territory, as nicely displayed at the summit during the week.

The Frenchman suggested some of Ms Merkel’s more recent statements were to do with her elections next autumn.

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