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Putin and Merkel set for a prickly Russian-German summit?
The Russian and German leaders are set to meet Sunday. But while business between the two nations is good, Germans are concerned over the Kremlin's domestic crackdown.
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Czech Republic's new president is former prime minister
For the first time, the Czech Republic directly elected a president, choosing former Prime Minister Milos Zeman. Zeman took office as prime minster in 1998, and has taken favorable positions toward the European Union.
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Italian elections: Monti vs. Berlusconi and a test of democracy
The upcoming Italian elections are a contest between the populism of short-term fixes championed by Silvio Berlusconi and the long-term reforms of Mario Monti necessary to make Italy’s economy solvent, competitive, and sustainable over the long run.
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Germany's secret to staving off the eurocrisis? Manufacturing.
Germany is 'strong and growing' more than almost any other Western economic power, thanks in large part to the country's dedication to its small- and mid-sized manufacturing companies.
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Global News Blog Obama sits down with David Letterman - should Merkel take notes?
President Obama made a smart move by going on the Late Show with David Letterman, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel could benefit from something similar… if only she could pull it off.
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French berate billionaire who wants to become Belgian (+video)
A day after French President Hollande made his case for new taxes, the public responded angrily to a report that its richest man, Bernard Arnault, was trying to avoid taxes by heading to Belgium.
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Rumors of German-Israeli nuclear missile deal pique debate on 'special relationship'
German leaders have always made support for Israel's security a part of their foreign policy, but as the Holocaust recedes into the past, fewer Germans agree.
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Merkel, Hollande pledge to find common ground on European growth
French President François Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held the first of many meetings yesterday, discussing proposals for augmenting austerity with stimulus measures.
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Gerhard Schröder: Don't strangle Europe with austerity
Europe is churning after anti-austerity elections in Greece and France, where Socialist François Hollande ousted Nicolas Sarkozy. Europe must now shift from pure austerity toward growth. It must also keep working toward closer political union. Both moves will help Germany's economy.
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French candidate Hollande's projected win could change eurozone's course
French presidential frontrunner Francois Hollande, of the Socialist Party, could prompt major changes to the German-led austerity model, which much of Europe is already rising up against.
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Opinion: If Hollande wins French election, Europe won't collapse – just shift a bit
Socialist François Hollande may well win the French presidential election. But don't expect a big brawl or gridlock with German Chancellor Angela Merkel over austerity and debt. Markets will keep Hollande in check. And then there's the tradition of German-French cooperation.
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Workers say zealous eurozone reformers are eroding their sacred rights
Union powers and workers' protections have been severely curtailed to make Europe's struggling economies more competitive. Some say the cuts have gone further than necessary.
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German tabloid Bild takes down politicians with its unmatched megaphone
German tabloid Bild, Europe's largest newspaper, drives the political agenda of the most influential economic power on the continent. Its latest target: President Christian Wulff.
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G7 led by US can't drive the world economy anymore. G20 must step up.
As developed economies deal with debt and emerging economies like China ramp up, the G20 must spearhead coordinated, complementary policies to navigate the choppy waters ahead, especially for Europe. Austerity alone won't do the trick.
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Time has come for a 'United States of Europe' – that includes Turkey
Either Europe develops into a political union or it moves backward as a continent of nation-states that have neither political nor economic clout – surpassed by China and other emerging nations.
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Blair, Delors, Schroeder: Europe's union is the solution, not the problem
Europe is at a crossroads. Our preoccupation with the fiscal crisis comes at the expense of the broader EU agenda. We must unite to engage citizens and address the pressing issues of foreign policy, energy, immigration, growth and employment, and other ignored priorities.
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Germany hits new green-power milestone
Green energy sources now account for 20 percent of Germany's electricity production – a new high. Germany aims to be 35 percent green by 2020, and to have phased out nuclear power by 2022.
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Japan nuclear crisis sends ripples across Europe, causes rethink in Germany
The Japan nuclear crisis has 'consequences for the whole world,' German Chancellor Angela Merkel said today ahead of an emergency EU meeting on nuclear power.
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How Germany defeated unemployment
In 2004, Germany's unemployment was 9.7 percent, like America's is now. Six years after implementing conservative policies, German unemployment dropped to 6.8 percent.
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Facing a rising China, Russia looks to boost Europe ties
The leaders of France, Germany, and Russia will meet this week in Deauville, France, as a first step toward fostering closer ties.
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Nuclear power to remain in Germany's energy equation
Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to rely on nuclear power longer than planned has significant opposition – but the alternative is more reliance on Russian gas.
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Brown, Blair, and Labour's legacy in Britain
After a 13-year run, Britain’s Labour Party is out of power. How should we assess its legacy?
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Opinion: The American Century isn't over
America is still uniquely valued around the world – and Barack Obama can build on that.
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Germany's left-wing SPD party returns to the middle
On Sunday, the moderate foreign minister and vice chancellor, Frank-Walter Steinmeir, was chosen as the party's candidate for chancellor in next year's federal election.
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Opinion: The key to a better U.S. image
USIA helped world views of the US before the cold war; let's revive it.
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