Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has called on the European Union to stay united in the face of severe criticism from the Trump administration, which has recently warned that Europe's supposedly "weak" leadership and poor economic policies could lead to the demise.
Cuerpo, who oversees one of the fastest-growing economies in the eurozone, said it is time for the EU to take the initiative instead of reacting to events, calling for closer integration among member states and a renewed push to complete the euro's architecture.