The Greek Tragedy That Changed Europe
The Wall Street Journal February 13, 2010 Greece’s dysfunctional economy is now at the heart of a rescue effort that could be disastrous for the entire continent—and the rest of the world. more
Month: February 2010
Contemplating the Future of the European Union
The New York Times February 12, 2010 In 1870, the French novelist Victor Hugo had a vision. Planting an oak tree in his yard, he predicted that by the time it matured, a “United States of Europe” would have sprung up, strengthened by a common currency that would one day make the Continent a force […]
Markets remain nervous after EU summit
EuropeanVoice.com February 12, 2010 Euro weakens despite EU leaders’ promise to help Greece; slowness of eurozone’s economic recovery adds to anxiety. more
‘Good News at Last From Europe’
Spiegel February 12, 2010 The EU Parliament on Thursday blocked an agreement with Washington on sharing European bank data. The move marks a new era in EU politics, write German commentators, who largely agree that the European people now have more power as a result of the Lisbon Treaty. But will it hurt the war […]
NATO allies worry about France’s decision to sell big warships to Russia
The Economist February 11, 2010 CHAMPAGNE and other French products may soon face declining sales in Tallinn, Tbilisi and places in between. The possible sale by France to Russia of up to four Mistral-class assault ships, at up to $750m each, is stoking fear and mistrust. The deal, agreed on “in principle” by France, could […]