Spiegel May 12, 2010 Political unity, a common currency, border-free travel and lasting peace. The European Union was to have become a kind of eternal utopia. Instead, no one has dared to further develop Europe since the days of Helmut Kohl. Now, the EU is looking decidedly mortal. more
EuropeanVoice.com May 9, 2010 A high-level group tasked by EU leaders to reflect on the EU’s future has concluded that Europe needs to embark on an “ambitious reform programme” quickly if it is avoid a repetition of the economic and financial crisis and if it is to ensure that its “social market economy” remains competitive. […]
The New York Times May 9, 2010 BRUSSELS — European leaders agreed on Monday to provide a huge rescue package of nearly $1 trillion in a sweeping effort to combat the debt crisis that has engulfed Europe and threatened markets around the world. more
The New York Times May 7, 2010 LONDON — The Liberal Democrats hoped it would happen. The Conservatives warned that it could lead to disaster. And the Labour Party could potentially use it to cling to power for a little while longer. more
The German Marshall Fund of the United States May 6, 2010 The much ballyhood, long awaited Presidential Study Directive–the guidance on where the administration thinks we should be going long-term with our foreign assistance programs has finally arrived. Well, it didn’t actually arrive. It was leaked to the media. more