Ukraine tries again.
The FT reports Yulia Timoshenko as saying:
Today, countries that once chose to remain outside the euro – Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, even Switzerland – are reconsidering. Hungary, Poland and others wanting to join the euro are committed to redoubling their efforts. As usual with European crises, the best solution for Europe is more Europe. That “more Europe” also needs to include every European nation.
Before the big enlargement in 2004, it was noticeable how enthusiasm for Europe is stronger when outside, then a healthy scepticism set in, after entry.
Interesting how the pattern repeats with the Euro, for those outside (even for some Brits now, Euro entry is discussable again.
Read the rest of her speech here:
