EU steps up aid to Haiti
The EuropeanVoice.com January 18, 2010 The EU has increased its aid to Haiti to €337 million in a bid to meet the country’s immediate and longer-term aid needs in the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake. more
Month: January 2010
Germany Supports Tougher Iran Sanctions
The New York Times January 18, 2010 BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday that Germany would support much tougher sanctions against Iran in a bid to halt its nuclear ambitions. more
Poland ready to increase Afghan troops
The Telegraph January 17, 2010 Radek Sikorski said Poland “wants to be seen as a nation that stands by its allies” and was ready to expand its presence if asked. more
UK anxiety over influence in Europe after crisis
BBC January 15, 2010 “The zeitgeist has changed.” Indeed it has. Before late 2008, the UK’s economy – the third-largest in the European Union (EU) – was the envy of most of its neighbours. more
Euro’s Woes Will Be Tough Test
The Wall Street Journal January 13, 2010 LONDON — The European single currency is facing its toughest test since inception in 1999 as the public finances of some of its 16 member nations slide deeper into crisis. more