France Calls for Middle East Peace Conference
American support for a French Middle East conference may dissuade the Palestinians from seeking recognition of statehood at the UN.
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Gates Criticizes European Defense Ineptitude
The outgoing defense secretary urges European NATO allies to boost their military prowess.
IMF Chief’s Sexual Assault Charges Impact French Election
Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s legal predicament is likely to have an impact on French presidential politics.
Europe’s Open Borders Compromised
The free movement of people, goods and services in Europe is in jeopardy as countries try to keep migrants out.
Merkel, Sarkozy Lose in Regional Elections
The ruling parties of both France and Germany suffered defeat at the polls in regional elections this weekend.
Sarkozy in the Shadow of French Grandeur
Nicolas Sarkozy’s foreign policy is very different from Charles de Gaulle’s.
Western Powers Mobilize for Libyan Airstrikes
Britain, France, the United States are preparing for air strikes against Libya after the United Nations authorized action.
Could Europe Impose a No-Fly Zone Alone?
With the United States reluctant to intervene in Libya, could Britain and France do it on their own?
America’s Tripolar Approach to Europe
Robert Kaplan argues American policy in Europe should prioritize France, Germany and Poland.
G20 Reaches Accord on Economic Indicators
The world’s twenty largest economies agree to reduce trade and currency imbalances.
G20 Divided on Monetary, Trade Policy
As the finance ministers of the G20 meet in Paris this weekend, discord remains among the world’s largest economies.
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.
The Far Right’s Revival in France
France’s far right is prospering in the polls. It may well doom Nicolas Sarkozy’s chances for reelection.
European States Seize Pension Funds
From France to Hungary to Ireland, European governments plunder private retirement savings.
France, Germany Pledge to Defend Euro
Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy affirm their “total” commitment to the single currency.