Turkey’s EU bid overshadows Angela Merkel visit
BBC March 29, 2010 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has repeated her belief that Turkey is not suitable for full EU membership, on the first day of an official Turkish visit. more
Year: 2010
Europeans Woo U.S., Promising Relevance
The New York Times March 28, 2010 BRUSSELS — Stung by a perception of America’s indifference to its historical alliance with Europe, senior European leaders are calling for a rebalancing of the relationship, promising the Obama administration that the Europeans can be partners for global challenges ranging from security to climate change. more
Special relationship is over, MPs say. Now stop calling us America’s poodle
The Guardian March 28, 2010 Britain needs to use “sharp elbows” in its dealings with Washington because Barack Obama is “less sentimental” about the historic links between Britain and the United States, a former ambassador to the US has claimed. more
Sarkozy, and France, Look to U.S. Visit
The New York Time March 28, 2010 WASHINGTON — President Nicolas Sarkozy of France travels to the United States on Monday for a two-day trip designed to underscore his close cooperation with President Barack Obama on Afghanistan, Iran and other issues, and apparently to make a statement about their personal relationship. more
Then there were four: The short list for the top human rights post
Foreign Policy March 26, 2010 Candidates for the top human rights post at U.N. headquarters have been narrowed down to a short list of four, according to senior U.N. diplomats familiar with the process. more