(Photo: Herman Van Rompuy, President Obama and Jose Manuel Barroso) "The United States urged European Union officials to move forcefully and decisively in responding to the mounting crisis involving the euro and a potential threat to the world economy," according to a report by the US State Department. President Barack Obama met with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso at the White House for an annual summit. Much of the discussion focused on the euro crisis and its potential impact on the world economy and the United States. To read the full story by Merle David Kellerhals, Jr., click here . To view regular updates about European affairs, visit Embassy of the United States in Dublin . Follow us on twitter: @Obama_IrishUSA
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