The German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are to meet in Paris and are expected to unveil a plan for closer political and economic ties in the eurozone.

Economics editor, Stephanie Flanders previews what is expected to be announced and former Irish prime minister John Bruton reflects on whether this is the right way forward for the ailing eurozone.

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