Merkel speaking after EU summit in Brussels – comment on the wires.

  • Says EU summit discussed NSA spying (NSA says, “Yeah, we know that” ;-))
  • Says US ties must be based on trust and respect

EUR doesn’t care

Comments too from Italy PM Letta:

  • US eavesdropping doesn’t affect EU trade talks
  • Seeks stonger banking union talks at the December summit