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David Cameron to meet Francois Hollande for EU reform talks David Cameron to meet Francois Hollande for EU reform talks
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David Cameron will discuss the UK's EU renegotiation with French President Francois Hollande in Paris later, ahead of this week's crucial summit.David Cameron will discuss the UK's EU renegotiation with French President Francois Hollande in Paris later, ahead of this week's crucial summit.
The PM is ramping up his diplomatic push, with the French government said to be concerned about UK calls for protection for non-eurozone countries. The French government is said to be concerned about UK calls for protection for non-eurozone countries.
Securing French agreement will be vital if EU leaders are to agree a deal at the summit on Thursday and Friday.
No 10 said the French had shown "willingness" to find a solution.No 10 said the French had shown "willingness" to find a solution.
Mr Cameron - who met German Chancellor Angela Merkel for talks on Friday - will also address senior MEPs to discuss the proposed reform package in Brussels on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Downing Street sources told BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith a cabinet meeting could be held on Friday after the summit.
The meeting will take place if there is time and a deal has been done, the sources added.
It was thought any meeting of the cabinet would not take place until the following week, prompting EU out campaigners to complain that ministers who want to leave the EU could be silenced for 48 hours.
Downing Street has said ministers cannot speak out until the cabinet has met to agree a government position.
Norman Smith said floating the possibility of a cabinet meeting on Friday showed Downing Street was "increasingly confident" a deal would be done at the summit.
Sticking points?Sticking points?
In the meantime, Mr Cameron will attempt to secure French agreement for his reforms.
The PM - who met German Chancellor Angela Merkel for talks on Friday - will also address senior MEPs to discuss the proposed reform package in Brussels on Tuesday.
As part of his reform objectives, the prime minister is seeking legally-binding safeguards for countries that do not use the euro, to ensure they are not discriminated against as the eurozone integrates further.As part of his reform objectives, the prime minister is seeking legally-binding safeguards for countries that do not use the euro, to ensure they are not discriminated against as the eurozone integrates further.
But these proposals are reported to be a sticking point for France, which has said it will not support anything which looks like special treatment for the City of London.But these proposals are reported to be a sticking point for France, which has said it will not support anything which looks like special treatment for the City of London.
Downing Street sought to play down any differences on the issue.Downing Street sought to play down any differences on the issue.
"What we've seen from the French throughout is a French willingness to work with us to make sure we can both agree a solution," a spokeswoman said."What we've seen from the French throughout is a French willingness to work with us to make sure we can both agree a solution," a spokeswoman said.
Analysis by Chris Mason, BBC political correspondentAnalysis by Chris Mason, BBC political correspondent
For all the headlines about shaking up migrants' access to benefits, there's another issue in this EU renegotiation that is potentially a bit sticky.For all the headlines about shaking up migrants' access to benefits, there's another issue in this EU renegotiation that is potentially a bit sticky.
On the face of it, it sounds pretty dry: the rules about what powers countries that use the euro will have, and what powers countries, like the UK, that don't use it will have.On the face of it, it sounds pretty dry: the rules about what powers countries that use the euro will have, and what powers countries, like the UK, that don't use it will have.
The prime minister wants the UK to be protected from being ganged up on by the majority of EU countries that do use the euro.The prime minister wants the UK to be protected from being ganged up on by the majority of EU countries that do use the euro.
Those that do use the single currency don't want too much meddling from the margins as they see it.Those that do use the single currency don't want too much meddling from the margins as they see it.
Enough to talk about, then, for David Cameron and Francois Hollande at the Elysee Palace.Enough to talk about, then, for David Cameron and Francois Hollande at the Elysee Palace.
Meanwhile, European Council President Donald Tusk, who is overseeing the renegotiation, has begun a two-day tour of five European countries - beginning with France and Romania - to discuss the draft deal.Meanwhile, European Council President Donald Tusk, who is overseeing the renegotiation, has begun a two-day tour of five European countries - beginning with France and Romania - to discuss the draft deal.
The proposed package aimed at keeping the UK in the EU was published at the beginning of February, following months of negotiations between UK and EU officials.The proposed package aimed at keeping the UK in the EU was published at the beginning of February, following months of negotiations between UK and EU officials.
Critics say it falls far short of what is needed but Mr Cameron has said it will deliver the "substantial change" to the EU that he has been demanding.Critics say it falls far short of what is needed but Mr Cameron has said it will deliver the "substantial change" to the EU that he has been demanding.
It includes proposals for an "emergency brake" on benefits, but some countries in eastern Europe, such as Poland, are said to object so moves to scale back welfare payments to migrant workers.It includes proposals for an "emergency brake" on benefits, but some countries in eastern Europe, such as Poland, are said to object so moves to scale back welfare payments to migrant workers.
Further reading on the UK's EU referendumFurther reading on the UK's EU referendum
EU renegotiation: Did Cameron get what he wanted?EU renegotiation: Did Cameron get what he wanted?
Referendum timeline: What will happen when?Referendum timeline: What will happen when?
The view from Europe: What's in it for the others?The view from Europe: What's in it for the others?
More: BBC News EU referendum specialMore: BBC News EU referendum special
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said on Sunday discussions over the membership terms would probably run "right to the wire" of this week's summit.Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said on Sunday discussions over the membership terms would probably run "right to the wire" of this week's summit.
If a deal is reached, Mr Cameron is expected to hold an in-out referendum on EU membership in June.If a deal is reached, Mr Cameron is expected to hold an in-out referendum on EU membership in June.
However, he has given himself until the end of 2017 to hold the poll so if a deal is not reached it could be held at a later date.However, he has given himself until the end of 2017 to hold the poll so if a deal is not reached it could be held at a later date.