Obama’s American dream makes Europe Wonder
EurActiv January 20, 2009 Europeans appear to be dazed and confused about the United States’ decision to elect a symbol of change to the White House. more
Month: January 2009
In Europe, a Stronger Push to Oversee Banks
The New York Times January 19, 2009 PARIS — After a first round of costly bank bailouts and stimulus programs came up short, governments in Europe are moving more forcefully to take control over banks and their lending policies. more
EU hopes to become bigger player in the Middle East
International Herald Tribune January 19, 2009 By traveling to Egypt and Israel on Sunday to lend their support to the cease-fires announced by Hamas and Israel, the leaders of Britain, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy and Spain showed how much they want the European Union to be a player in the region. more
The paradoxical Europeans’ view
Financial Times January 19, 2009 Ever since Barack Obama became front-runner in the US presidential race, there has been a strange paradox about Europeans’ view of him. more
Axis of Hope: Welcome to the post-Bush era
The Independent January 18, 2009 George Bush’s old enemies could well become Barack Obama’s new friends as diplomatic relations thaw. more