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Helle Thorning-Schmidt - Denmark's Prime Minister

Helle Thorning-Schmidt - Denmark's Prime Minister

Stephen Sackur talks to Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Denmark's prime minister.

The Interview · BBC World Service

June 29, 201222m 57s

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Show Notes

Stephen Sackur is in the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, which for the past six tumultuous months has held the presidency of the European Union.

In that time, the number of Eurozone countries seeking an emergency financial bailout has risen to five. On the eve of yet another crisis summit, EU leaders face decisions that could make, or break the common currency.

Stephen Sackur talks to Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Denmark's prime minister. Is the dream of a common European future from Scandinavia to the Aegean well and truly over?

(Image: Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt giving a press conference. Credit: Georges Gobet / AFP / Getty Images)