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Article: 2nd LD Writethru: EU leaders reach deals on economy, climate, Lisbon Treaty
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- December 12, 2008
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2nd LD Writethru: EU leaders reach deals on economy, climate,
Lisbon Treaty
BRUSSELS, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- European Union (EU) leaders wrapped
up a two-day summit here Friday with compromise deals on an economic
stimulus package, climate change and the Lisbon Treaty.
"Three major decisions have been taken in unanimity," said French
President Nicolas Sarkozy, whose country holds the EU presidency, at
a press conference after chairing the meeting with his EU
counterparts.
Sarkozy said EU leaders agreed on the need for an economic
recovery plan on the basis of the European Commission's proposal.
In a bid to coordinate national efforts within the EU to support
a sluggish economy hit by the ...