Topic: Thomas Klau
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France, Germany at odds as euro continues to tumble
France and Germany disagree over the best way to handle Europe's sovereign debt crisis and their collapsing common currency, the euro. Some analysts think it could strain European unity.
05/26/2010 06:05 pm -
Greek debt crisis: High stakes game of financial chicken
The European Union is pushing Greece into deep economic reforms as a way to end the Greek debt crisis and stabilize the weakening euro.
03/01/2010 02:41 pm -
The EU's next step after the Lisbon treaty: Choose a president
The European Union is tossing around names for who could be the 'George Washington of Europe,' with Belgian Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy a top name. The EU is expected to decide by mid-November.
11/05/2009 12:00 am -
After the fall of the wall: Germans long to downsize their role
Germany's postwar internationalism seems to be giving way to parochialism.
10/17/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Ireland embraces Lisbon Treaty. Will Blair be next EU president?
Ireland says 'yes' to Lisbon Treaty. Reforms will give European Union a unified foreign policy, and a permanent president.
10/04/2009 01:00 am -
Germany's Merkel earns mandate for change
Chancellor Angela Merkel won a 'center-right' coalition in Sunday's vote, but passing the proposed tax cuts of her main partner will be difficult in this economic crisis.
09/28/2009 01:00 am -
Why Europe wants stiffer sanctions on Iran
Germany, France, and UK are ready to impose oil and gas sanctions on Iran to stave off military strikes. But Oct. 1 talks about Iran's nuclear program will likely delay any moves.
09/16/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Germany’s Merkel under siege after Afghanistan airstrike
The deadliest use of force by German troops since World War II has ignited a debate among an increasingly skeptical electorate.
09/08/2009 01:00 am
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