The New York Times June 21, 2010 BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top official rejected concerns that Europe was moving too quickly toward economic austerity, saying it was vital to cut debt to restore market and voter confidence as the key to future growth. more
EuropeanVoice.com June 21, 2010 The European Union has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by Israel that it will relax its blockade of the Gaza strip. more
The New York Times June 20, 2010 JERUSALEM — Bowing to worldwide pressure and condemnation, Israel on Sunday formally announced an eased blockade of Gaza that could significantly expand the flow of goods overland into the impoverished coastal Palestinian enclave, isolated by the Israelis for three years. more
Foreign Policy June 18, 2010 Russia today cut natural gas supplies to neighbouring Belarus in a dispute over what Moscow claims are escalating debts, raising fresh fears about supplies to the rest of Europe. more
EuropeanVoice.com June 17, 2010 EU leaders will today seek to agree new measures to enforce better economic discipline when they meet in Brussels for a one-day summit. more