Los Angeles Times June 7, 2010 Europe’s debt crisis sent more shockwaves around the world Monday as Britain’s new prime minister announced drastic cutbacks in government spending and Germany pressed ahead with its own austerity plans — steps that are likely to impede the U.S. and global economic recoveries. more
Ozgur Unluhisarcikli The German Marshall Fund June 4, 2010 ANKARA — The Gaza flotilla tragedy is a major blow to what remained of Turkey-Israel relations–not least because it was both predictable and preventable. Israel’s boarding of a Turkish civilian maritime vessel, which ended with the death of eight Turkish citizens and one Turkish-American, naturally created […]
EuropeanVoice.com June 2, 2010 The European Commission today presented plans for tougher controls on credit rating agencies in response to concerns that they have contributed to the economic and financial crisis. more
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
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