Euro leaders to discuss proposal 'some nations can move faster' in eu

The draft declaration, to be discussed today at the EU Summit in Brussels, says the future of the bloc will see members working together to promote "the common good". However, the

draft says there must be an understanding some countries will move "closer, further and faster" in some areas. Put together by the European Commission, headed up by Jean-Claude

Juncker, the final point of the two page document, says: "We will work together to promote the common good, on the understanding that some of us can move close, further and faster in

some areas, keeping the door open to those who want to join later, and preserving the integrity of the single market, the Schengen area, and the EU as a whole. "An undivided and

indivisible Union, which acts together whenever possible, at different paces and intensity whenever necessary." The draft, to be adopted in Rome later this month after Theresa May

triggers Article 50 to leave the bloc, backs up plans for a multi-speed Europe which leaders of four major European countries championed earlier this month. Admitting members will be able to

move at different paces is likely to exasperate Britain's Brexit supporters who have felt the UK has been held back by other member countries for the "good" of the bloc. At a

meeting at the Versailles Palace near Paris earlier this week, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Spain said there is a possibility for different member states to join common

projects at times that suit them. MAY: IT'S TIME TO GET ON WITH LEAVING THE EUROPEAN UNION French President François Hollande, who hosted the Paris meeting, said: "Unity does not

mean uniformity." Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni, added: "Italy wants a more integrated EU, but one that can allow various levels of integration." German Chancellor

Angela Merkel, said: "We need to have the courage for some countries to go ahead if not everyone wants to participate." She said a Europe of "different speeds is necessary,

otherwise we will probably get stuck". Getty Theresa May was warmly greeted at the EU Summit yesterday Getty The declaration is to be discussed today with Jean-Claude Juncker The German

leader warned if Europe does not develop further "this work of peace may run into danger faster than one might think". EU leaders will meet in the Italian capital on March 25 for

the 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties, which established the bloc. They are expected to adopt the draft declaration being discussed today which will set out the future of the EU.