Britain, Sweden Opt Out Centralized Banking Oversight
Countries in the eurozone centralize financial supervision. Britain and Sweden are skeptical.
Nick Ottens
Nick Ottens is a public affairs officer for the Dutch Animal Coalition and a board member for Liberal Green, the sustainability network of the Dutch liberal party VVD. He is a former political risk consultant and a former research manager for XPRIZE, where he designed prize competitions to incentivize breakthrough innovation in agriculture, food and health care. He has also worked as a journalist in Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for EUobserver, NRC, Trouw, World Politics Review and Wynia’s Week, among others.
Iraq Challenges Saudi Arabia, Resists Oil Production Cut
The kingdom tries to put the squeeze on an Iraq that is emboldened by rising oil output.
American Monetary Policy Doesn’t Stimulate Job Growth
Unemployment won’t come down as long as the Fed tries to stem the deleveraging process.
Fillon Supports New Leadership Primary on French Right
The former premier calls for a revote, but says he will “probably” not stand for election.
France Urges Mali Intervention After Premier Resigns
France reiterates the need for intervention after Mali’s premier is forced out of office.
Berlusconi Blames Monti for Recession, Toeing German Line
The former prime minister ties to tap into Italians’ mounting Euroskepticism.
Italy’s Monti to Resign After Berlusconi Pulls Support
The technocrat warns that Italy could become “the detonator” that blows up the eurozone.
Hannity: “Civil War” Looms for Republicans After Fiscal Cliff
The right-wing talk show host warns that Barack Obama is dividing the Republican Party.
Berlusconi Returns, Party Withdraws Support from Monti
Silvio Berlusconi will seek to reclaim Italy’s prime ministership in the next election.
Franco-German Defense Relations Unlikely to Deepen
Enhanced Franco-German military cooperation would effectively shut Britain out of Europe.
Azerbaijan Denies Plans to Facilitate Israeli Iran Strike
The Caucasus nation insists it won’t let its territory be used for an attack.
Egypt’s Morsi Doesn’t Bend to Protesters on Referendum
The ruling Muslim Brotherhood is confident that its new constitution will pass.
NATO Ministers Discuss Turkish Missile Deployment
The alliance is expected to approve the deployment of missile defenses in Turkey.
Britain’s Osborne: No Turning Back on Fiscal Policy
The chancellor believes that reversing budget policy would be a “complete disaster.”
Bersani Declared Winner in Italian Left’s Primary Election
The veteran party secretary defeats the young mayor of Florence, Matteo Renzi.