Eurozone Leaders Enact New Financial Pact
The leaders of Europe’s single currency bloc agreed on a program of long term economic overhauls this weekend.
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Spanish Debt Rating Downgraded
Confidence in the government’s ability to improve its finances is deteriorating.
Greece’s Credit Rating Downgraded
With Greek bonds in “junk” territory, confidence in the country’s ability to pay back has plummeted.
Cameron Vows to Fight “Enemies of Enterprise”
Free enterprise is Britain’s only hope for regaining growth and competitiveness, Cameron says.
America’s Tripolar Approach to Europe
Robert Kaplan argues American policy in Europe should prioritize France, Germany and Poland.
Dutch Government Denied Upper House Majority
The Netherlands’ ruling coalition fails to secure a majority in the Senate.
Irish Expected to Oust Ruling Party
Ireland’s largest opposition party is likely to secure a plurality of seats in today’s parliamentary elections.
Election Setback for German Conservatives
Defeat in Hamburg draws attention to the conservatives’ unpopularity nationally.
Britain’s National Health Service “Inhumane”
Britain’s health system fails to meet “the most basic standards of care.”
Dalrymple Defends Big Society Philosophy
“Big Society” may be rather an unfortunate choice of words but it’s a sensible idea, writes Theodore Dalrymple.
Hungary’s Rotating EU Presidency Paralyzed
Hungary is wary of deeper eurozone integration, even though it isn’t a member of the euro.
Russia’s Black Sea Threat?
Is Russian naval expansion in the Black Sea a threat to American regional interests? Dmitry Gorenburg is skeptical.
Americans Gives Russia British Trident Numbers
Does the disclosure of information about Britain’s nuclear deterrent to Russia matter?
David Cameron Lambastes “State Multiculturalism”
In order to combat Muslim extremism, Europe needs a “more active, muscular liberalism.”
Europe Doesn’t Want Germany’s Rules
Many eurozone countries balked at proposals to enact economic reform along German lines for the whole of the currency union.