Creditors must know that the entity who is responsible and held accountable for the debt is also the entity who has the right to tax and regulate. If the two are not the same, the idea of euro-zone bonds loses credibility. Either clauses in bond covenants or the side political agreements—if enforceable—are ways to increase such credibility.
The above analyses are similar to "pre-nuptials" adapted to national levels.
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