EuropeanVoice.com May 17, 2010 Michel Barnier, the European commissioner for the internal market, said today that he will propose tougher regulation of credit ratings agencies (CRAs) in response to their role in the eurozone’s debt crisis. more
Spiegel May 17, 2010 If Europe’s single currency is really to be saved, fundamental reforms have to follow the emergency bailout by euro-zone members. The biggest danger comes, however, from the European Central Bank, which has given up its role as the protector of price stability. The risk of inflation is increasing. By SPIEGEL staff. […]
The New York Times May 17, 2010 PARIS — NATO must be willing to fight and operate far from its borders to defend its members in a new world of terrorism, piracy and cyberattacks, according to a proposed strategy for the alliance released Monday. more
The New York Times May 17, 2010 WASHINGTON — The United States, Europe and Russia responded with extreme skepticism to Iran’s announcement on Monday that it had reached an agreement to ship roughly half of its nuclear fuel to Turkey, saying they would continue to press for new sanctions against Tehran. more
BBC May 14, 2010 After long months of turbulence in Europe there is a pause. The euro is no longer under daily attack. The massive bail-outs and loan guarantees have bought time. more