Hollande meets European Council president in Paris

09/05/12 18:55 CET

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The president of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, has been meeting with France’s new president.

Francois Hollande, who swept to victory with an anti-austerity campaign, has lots to get off his chest when it comes to tackling the EU over its debt-busting policies. Hollande believes cost-cutting is stifling growth.

However, there have already been warnings that the European fiscal pact is not up for renegotiation.

On Thursday, Hollande will meet Jean-Claude Juncker, who chairs the meetings of eurozone finance ministers.

Just days after his election win, the socialist is throwing himself into the job.

More about: European economy, European Union, Eurozone crisis recovery plans, François Hollande, Herman Van Rompuy

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