Shale Gas Search Divides Romania
Unconventional natural gas extraction could decrease Romania’s dependence on Russia.
Europe
Germany Seeks Isolation of Ukraine
German president Joachim Gauck cancels a visit amid growing concern about Ukraine’s former prime minister.
In the Netherlands, Majority for Budget Deal
The conservative minority government reaches a budget deal with the opposition.
Portuguese Finance Minister Warns: No More Stimulus
Vítor Gaspar says Portugal’s deep economic recession is a “cautionary tale” of the failure of Keynesian stimulus policy.
Dutch Government, Opposition in Budget Talks
Mark Rutte’s caretaker government seeks opposition support for its spending plan.
Czech Right-Wing Coalition May Cling to Majority
Prime Minister Petr Nečas’ government could win a slight majority if his junior coalition partner splits.
Doubts About Netherlands’ Credibility After Cabinet Resigns
The government’s collapse jeopardizes the Dutch austerity agenda.
Political Cowardice Wrecking Europe’s New Right
Europe’s conservatives and liberals haven’t dared make the philosophical argument for budget cuts and are losing because of it.
Hollande, Sarkozy Advance to Second Round
Incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and his left-wing challenger, François Hollande, win the first round of France’s presidential election.
After Five Years of Sarkozy, France’s Economy Still Stagnant
The president promised to “break with the past” but did little to reform France.
Dutch Budget Talks Fail, Elections Likely
Nationalists pull out of budget talks with the ruling parties in the Netherlands.
Britain, Japan Initiate Bilateral Defense Relations
Britain becomes the first nation after the United States to maintain military relations with Japan.
Relations with Iran Key to Solving Afghanistan
Iranian mischief in Afghanistan is defensive. It needs to change to end the war successfully.
Europe 2020: Merchandising By Any Other Name
Europe 2020 is not so much a strategy as it is an escape forward; a passing of the hot potato.
Argentina’s Claim to Falklands a Travesty
Britain can relinquish the Falklands when a majority of Argentinians returns to Spain.
