NATO Ministers Discuss Turkish Missile Deployment
The alliance is expected to approve the deployment of missile defenses in Turkey.
Germany
Dutch, German Leaders Criticized for Greek Debt Deal
Opposition parties in the two countries have little faith in the latest agreement with Greece.
Germany’s Greens Consider Coalition with Conservatives
After next year’s election, the Green party may be able to form a coalition with the right.
Dutch, Germans to Deploy Missile Systems in Turkey
Turkey is expected to request the deployment of missile systems on its border with Syria.
Germany’s Merkel Cools to Russian Relationship
The German chancellor no longer worries about upsetting the Russians.
Germany Stills Needs Britain for Balance in Europe
Chancellor Angela Merkel needs the British for balance against the Mediterranean bloc.
Single Currency Never Particularly Benefited Germans
Why should Germans do more to save the euro when it hasn’t been a success for them?
Perception Gap Between North, South Europe Widening
While the Germans champion austerity, Southern Europeans have had enough already.
Anglosphere Press Misreads Dutch, German Euroskepticism
English-language news media don’t recognize that Northern Europeans’ patience is wearing thin.
Dutch, Germans Insist: No More Aid for Greece
The two northern European countries reject the possibility of a third Greek bailout.
Sino-German Relationship Could Thwart American Pivot
A Eurasian continental alliance could frustrate America’s “pivot” to East Asia.
German Opposition to Central Bank Debt Financing
The Germans are adamantly opposed to the central bank buying peripheral bonds.
Dutch, Germans Unwilling to Give Greece “More Time”
The Greek prime minister wants two more years to achieve his nation’s deficit target.
Germany, Poland Oppose Stricter Emission Rules
Poland’s environment minister threatens to block higher carbon taxes.
Britain Lost Its Chance to Be Europe’s Balancer
David Cameron had his chance to weaken the Franco-German axis and blew it.