Interview with EU Commissioner Günter Verheugen
Spiegel Online January 22, 2009 In the US, there is euphoria — but what about in Europe?. more
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Europe lauds Obama shut down of secret CIA prisons
Associated Press January 22, 2009 U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision Thursday to shut secret CIA-run prisons abroad brought renewed calls for their locations to be disclosed as well a fresh denial from Poland, one of two eastern European countries most closely linked to the practice. more
Obama begins overhaul of “war on terror”
Financial TimesJanuary 21, 2009 President Barack Obama has halted the military commissions at Guantánamo Bay, marking the first step towards keeping his campaign promise to shut the detention camp. more
Obama to Europe: Ich bin ein listener
Politico January 21, 2009 Barack Obama’s election was greeted with jubilation in many parts of the world, raising hopes that his personal appeal will translate into progress on a range of important issues: stabilizing and reconstructing Afghanistan, countering Iran’s nuclear ambitions, resolving the global financial crisis, reaching an international climate change agreement and responding to […]
EU’s divisions show as it embraces Obama era
International Herald TribuneJanuary 21, 2009 Since well before the inauguration of Barack Obama, European Union officials have been trying to organize the first summit meeting between their leaders and the new president of the United States. more