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Antonio Puri Purini criticises Germany's detachment in the crisis
Faced with the persisting economic crisis in Europe Germany must give up its egoistic stance, writes Italian diplomat Antonio Puri Purini in the liberal-conservative daily Corriere della Sera, calling on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to be more cooperative: "The chancellor is hiding behind the complexities of the legislation negotiated with her partners [on the fiscal pact]. But given the markets' euro scepticism this is the time to head the European debate in a different direction, to seek a unified strategy. ... The government of the most important country in Europe can't confine itself to playing the accountant and continually reminding indebted countries of their obligations. This short-sightedness is surprising in a state that has always been a protagonist on the European stage. The country that benefits most from globalisation is the one that is sealing itself off the most, and is avoiding the task that befits it in view of its political clout."
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Antonio Puri Purini calls on Berlin to show its commitment to Europe
According to reports in the media the governments of Germany and France are working on a stability pact for the Eurozone that would protect thrifty countries that maintain budgetary discipline against the attacks of the financial markets. This division must be prevented in favour of a one-speed Europe, the former Italian ambassador to Germany Antonio Puri Purini urges in an open letter to Angela Merkel published by the liberal-conservative daily Corriere della Sera: "The moment of truth has come. A turn towards unity is necessary. ... Frau Merkel, please explain what Germany's goals are regarding common economic government and the strengthening of the Stability Pact. Add euro bonds and linking the bailout fund to the ECB to the list of stability measures. ... Explain the need for amending the EU treaties as a necessary step towards political unity. ... Limit the exclusive role of the German-French axis and enhance the European profile of your government. ... The chancellor of the country on which Europe's fate depends has the right to demand discipline from others, but she must in turn provide transparency and solidarity."
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Relinquish rivalries
The euro crisis also offers the European Community a chance to prove its political cohesion, the conservative daily Corriere della Sera believes: "Since there is no alternative to the common currency, the best thing is to classify the bail-out as a political act and to convince the financial markets and international community that ... economic union represents a bridge to political union. ... Every country pursues only national reasoning. ... No one declares that the European Community remains an irreplaceable project of civilisation and that relinquishing independence is the only route to realising common interests and to stopping old nations (like Greece and Ireland, for now) from feeling politically subjugated to Brussels."
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Culture as Europe's salvation
Italy's ambassador to Germany, Antonio Puri Purini, writes in the German monthly Cicero that Europe can use its cultural legacy to find a way out of the present political crisis. "Europe can only be successful if Europeans recognise the existence of common interests. Culture is a driving force behind this sense of unity. ... When we move around within the European Union we experience and enjoy the diversity that gives expression to a single cultural sphere; it leads to Europe being perceived beyond our borders as a unified whole. Therefore, to me the idea that national identity and European identity can be strengthened through culture and that the ideal Europe and the real Europe can melt into one does not seem overoptimistic. ... If we are not proud of our cultural legacy, Europe will dissolve into nothing more than an economic area; it will not be in a position to consolidate its political profile through integration. Common rules and values, provided they are supported by effective institutions, ... must forge Europe's identity in the 21st century."
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