France Steps Up Pressure on Syria’s Assad
The French foreign minister suggests a buffer zone should be erected in Syria.
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More Tax Increases in France to Balance Budget
The conservative prime minister, François Fillon, unveils another €7 billion worth of austerity measures.
Sarkozy Claims “Progress” After Summit Disappoints
Although G20 nations agree on nothing substantial, the French president praises their “spectacular progress.”
French Socialists Elect Presidential Candidate
Former party boss François Hollande will run against President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Aubry, Hollande Face Off in French Primary Contest
Former party boss François Hollande faces his successor, Martine Aubry, in the presidential primary.
French Socialists Win Senate Majority
The left-wing opposition in France takes control of what used to be a conservative bastion.
French Socialists Promise Growth, Fiscal Restraint
The left’s presidential candidates tried to convince voters that they will revive economic growth and reduce public expenditures.
French Government Reluctant to Cut Spending
Austerity in France means raising taxes.
For Gaddafi, End is Nigh
Libyan rebels are advancing on the capital. After months of war, Colonel Gaddafi’s days are numbered.
Transatlantic Effort to Impose Fiscal Restraint
American and European conservatives push for balanced budget amendments, hoping to force their governments to cut spending.
Merkel, Sarkozy Propose Eurozone Governance
The French and German leaders favor firmer debt and deficit limits.
After Libya, Europe’s New Order in the Making
A new balance of power is forming in Europe, one that is eerily familiar.
France, Italy Hastily Implementing Austerity
Paris and Rome rush to cut public spending after a week of turmoil in the financial markets.
Sarkozy Fails to Revitalize French Economy
The French president’s economic policies have been unconvincing. His country remains uncompetitive compared to many of its neighbors.
Austerity Could Improve European Defense
Although America spends more on defense than Europe does, the problem is not that Europe’s defense capacity is too small.