Why did German President Horst Koehler resign?
BBC June 1, 2010 When Horst Koehler became the first non-politician to be elected German president in 2004, one newspaper ran a headline which read, “Horst Who?” more
Month: June 2010
Our Leaders Are Responsible for Europe’s Crisis
Spiegel June 1, 2010 It was neither tax evaders in Greece nor hedge funds that caused Europe’s existential crisis — political leaders in the euro zone share a great deal of the responsibility. They have been either unwilling or incapable of doing their jobs. more
The Euro Zone Has Failed
The Wall Street Journal June 1, 2010 After the fall of communism in 1989, the Czech Republic wanted to be a normal European country again as soon as possible, after being excluded from participating in the post-World War II European integration process for 41 years. The only way to achieve this was to become a […]
Germany’s President Announces Surprise Resignation
Ulf Gartzke, AP Panelist The Weekly Standard June 1, 2010 President Horst Koehler sent political shockwaves through Germany by announcing his immediate resignation yesterday afternoon. more
After Flotilla Raid, U.S. Is Torn Between Allies
The New York Times June 1, 2010 WASHINGTON — Struggling to navigate a bitter split between two important allies, the Obama administration on Tuesday tried to placate an outraged Turkish government while refusing to condemn Israel for its deadly raid on a flotilla of aid ships bound for Gaza. more