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Macron calls for 'multi-speed' Europe to cope with enlarged bloc

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses French ambassadors at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on August 28, 2023. AFP - TERESA SUAREZ

In his annual address to French ambassadors on Monday, President Emmanuel Macron said the European Union may need to adopt "multi-speed" decision making if it’s to progress on “essential topics” as it considers integrating Ukraine, Moldova and others into the bloc.

Macron told an audience of French ambassadors gathered in Paris that the EU should "accept more integration" for the members who were favourable, while others could progress at a slower speed.

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