Posts Tagged: France
Outfoxed by Club Med German Dominance in Doubt after Summit Defeat
Chancellor Merkel suffered a bruising defeat at last week’s Brussels summit after the leaders of Italy, Spain and France ganged up on her. Europe’s power relations have shifted as a result. It looks like Germany will no longer be calling
Outfoxed by Club Med German Dominance in Doubt after Summit Defeat
Chancellor Merkel suffered a bruising defeat at last week’s Brussels summit after the leaders of Italy, Spain and France ganged up on her. Europe’s power relations have shifted as a result. It looks like Germany will no longer be calling
Euro-Zone Shark Still Has Its Appetite
“A shark has to constantly move forward or it dies. And I think what we got on our hands is a dead shark.” Woody Allen’s description of his failing relationship with Annie Hall is as apt when applied to the
Euro-Zone Shark Still Has Its Appetite
“A shark has to constantly move forward or it dies. And I think what we got on our hands is a dead shark.” Woody Allen’s description of his failing relationship with Annie Hall is as apt when applied to the
Euro-Zone Economic Outlook Remains Weak
The European Central Bank might have to take more action to spur growth in the euro zone after data published Friday suggested that German consumers are beginning to feel the strain of the debt crisis and the ECB’s earlier injections
Euro-Zone Economic Outlook Remains Weak
The European Central Bank might have to take more action to spur growth in the euro zone after data published Friday suggested that German consumers are beginning to feel the strain of the debt crisis and the ECB’s earlier injections
Was Merkel’s Surprising “Defeat” Merely A Gambit For A German Referendum?
As details from Thursday’s European Memorandum of Understanding, which has all the binding power of a ‘highly confident letter’ issued by a third tier investment bank, continue to be non-existent, the questions, and conditions, are accumulating fast. While the ESM
Was Merkel’s Surprising “Defeat” Merely A Gambit For A German Referendum?
As details from Thursday’s European Memorandum of Understanding, which has all the binding power of a ‘highly confident letter’ issued by a third tier investment bank, continue to be non-existent, the questions, and conditions, are accumulating fast. While the ESM
Germany Cries: “Europe Is Coming For Our Money”
“Greece is an exception in the Euro Zone” – Angela Merkel, December 9, 2011 “Exception from ESM Seniority only applies to Spanish aid” – Angela Merkel, June 29, 2012 It took about a year, but finally Germany, with a little
Germany Cries: “Europe Is Coming For Our Money”
“Greece is an exception in the Euro Zone” – Angela Merkel, December 9, 2011 “Exception from ESM Seniority only applies to Spanish aid” – Angela Merkel, June 29, 2012 It took about a year, but finally Germany, with a little
‘Breakthrough’ achieved in Brussels
Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning Schmidt (l), European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (c) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (r) give a joint news conference at the end of the European Summit in Brussels on Friday. After 18
‘Breakthrough’ achieved in Brussels
Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning Schmidt (l), European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (c) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (r) give a joint news conference at the end of the European Summit in Brussels on Friday. After 18
Leaders Ease Debt-Crisis Rules On Spain
Euro-area leaders agreed to relax conditions on emergency loans for Spanish banks and possible help for Italy as an outflanked German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave in on expanded steps to stem the debt crisis. After 13 1/2 hours of talks ending at
Leaders Ease Debt-Crisis Rules On Spain
Euro-area leaders agreed to relax conditions on emergency loans for Spanish banks and possible help for Italy as an outflanked German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave in on expanded steps to stem the debt crisis. After 13 1/2 hours of talks ending at
5 Holes In The EU Summit Agreement
This late night European Union Summit had some achievements. France, Italy and Spain insisted on focusing on measures for the current crisis, and not only long terms visions. The leaders agreed on allowing the bailout mechanism to directly recapitalize banks
5 Holes In The EU Summit Agreement
This late night European Union Summit had some achievements. France, Italy and Spain insisted on focusing on measures for the current crisis, and not only long terms visions. The leaders agreed on allowing the bailout mechanism to directly recapitalize banks
Everything You Need To Know About The EU Summit Happening Today
AP Images All eyes are on the latest EU summit taking place in Brussels starting today, after weeks of speculation about the distance new measures could go towards repairing the fundamental flaws of the eurozone. Expectations that we’ll see major
Everything You Need To Know About The EU Summit Happening Today
AP Images All eyes are on the latest EU summit taking place in Brussels starting today, after weeks of speculation about the distance new measures could go towards repairing the fundamental flaws of the eurozone. Expectations that we’ll see major
EU looks for bold steps, but what about voters?
By Luke Baker As Europe prepares a 20th attempt to tackle its debt crisis at a summit on Thursday, one point of discussion is getting little mention but worrying politicians perhaps more than anything else – how to keep voters
EU looks for bold steps, but what about voters?
By Luke Baker As Europe prepares a 20th attempt to tackle its debt crisis at a summit on Thursday, one point of discussion is getting little mention but worrying politicians perhaps more than anything else – how to keep voters
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