The New York Times May 7, 2010 LONDON — The Liberal Democrats hoped it would happen. The Conservatives warned that it could lead to disaster. And the Labour Party could potentially use it to cling to power for a little while longer. more
The German Marshall Fund of the United States May 6, 2010 The much ballyhood, long awaited Presidential Study Directive–the guidance on where the administration thinks we should be going long-term with our foreign assistance programs has finally arrived. Well, it didn’t actually arrive. It was leaked to the media. more
The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2010 ATHENS—Greece’s fiscal crisis took a new turn to violence Wednesday when three people died in a firebomb attack amid a paralyzing national strike, while governments from Spain to the U.S. took steps to prevent the widening financial damage from hitting their own economies. more
The Telegraph May 5, 2010 Europe’s debt markets are flashing danger signals after spreads on Iberian debt reached the highest level since the launch of the euro and investors rushed for safety into German notes, prompting warnings from German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the European Project itself is at risk. more
EuropeanVoice.com May 5, 2010 US Vice-president Joe Biden will try to win over MEPs on Thursday (6 May) when he visits the European Parliament to address concerns over closer co-ordination on anti-terror measures. more