Clinton’s balancing act with Russia’s neighbours
BBC July 6, 2010 There were many purposes to Hillary Clinton’s whirlwind tour of Ukraine, Poland and the Caucasus, but two of them seem especially important. more
Year: 2010
‘The Crisis of Confidence Has Yet to Be Overcome’
Spiegel July 6, 2010 The global economy is showing signs of improvement, but financial markets remain jittery. SPIEGEL spoke with the head of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, Thomas Mirow, about the future of Europe’s common currency union. more
Ashton welcomes easing of Gaza blockade
EuropeanVoice.com July 6, 2010 Catherine Ashton, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, has welcomed measures announced by the Israeli government yesterday (5 July) to ease the blockade of the Gaza Strip. more
MEPs back SWIFT deal
EuropeanVoice.com July 6, 2010 The European Parliament’s civil liberties committee has approved a five-year EU-US agreement giving US authorities access to international bank transfer data from Europe. more
Turning East, Turkey Asserts Economic Power
The New York Times July 5, 2010 ISTANBUL — For decades, Turkey has been told it was not ready to join the European Union — that it was too backward economically to qualify for membership in the now 27-nation club. more