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Post by dait on Nov 15, 2011 23:54:24 GMT -5
He will hold talks on the eurozone crisis with Chancellor Angela Merkel before giving an address to the influential think-tank, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, on the government's economic plans. The visit is seen as an unrivalled opportunity for the government to win political support on Ireland's future debt burden from the country at the heart of long term decision making on Europe's future. For Dr Merkel, it's a chance to showcase the apparent success of a country which sticks to its bailout programme and boosts its economy through exports and competitiveness. But both will be aware that Ireland's future standing depends largely on a global economic situation which is looking increasingly uncertain. The two leaders are likely to discuss what treaty changes may, or may not, be needed as part of Germany's vision of a closer political union in Europe, one in which tougher budget discipline could be more deeply enshrined in EU law. Mr Kenny will also seek political support for the government's continued hopes of reducing the country's debt burden, and on ways to enhance Ireland's return to the bond markets in 2013.
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