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Rescuing Europe’s monetary union depends on stronger co-operation and surveillance. Full story

If students training to join Europe’s elites do not believe in Europe, who will? Full story

Mediterranean scheme slow off the ground, while soft power of Eastern Partnership in question Full story

Why isn’t the US’s federal system as fragile as the eurozone? Full story