German Finance Minister Calls for Faster EU Integration

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stated on Monday that the EU is at a pivotal stage, and member states must accelerate progress towards strengthening the bloc's influence and sovereignty instead of invoking national interests.

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stated on Monday that the European Union is at a pivotal stage where member states should not invoke national interests but must accelerate progress towards strengthening the bloc's influence and sovereignty.

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