France, Eurozone Nations Lose Top Credit Ratings
Austria and France could lose their top credit ratings.
Western Europe
Scotland Can Have Referendum on Independence
Britain allows Scotland to vote on independence. Around 40 percent want to secede.
Hope for Sarkozy Yet: Socialist Rival Losing Support
The French president is gaining ground on his challenger.
Labour Party’s Got Deeper Problems Than Miliband
Ed Miliband’s predicament is reflective of the Labour Party’s ideological divide.
Belgian Government Takes Office, Credit Rating Cut
Moody’s calls Belgium’s creditworthiness into question.
Did David Cameron Do “Bad Deal” on Europe?
The Conservative leader should unite countries outside the European currency union.
Cameron Insists Britain Still “Full Member” of EU
The prime minister defends his veto of a European treaty revision.
France Steps Up Pressure on Syria’s Assad
The French foreign minister suggests a buffer zone should be erected in Syria.
The Two-Edged Stimulus Britain Can’t Afford
David Cameron recognizes the folly of stimulus, but the Bank of England is driving up inflation.
Belgium Struggles to Form New Government
A year and half, Belgium has been without a government. Budgetary and economic reforms necessary to stir growth are stalled.
How David Cameron Can Save the Eurozone
If the British leader throws his support behind German rules, France will be isolated.
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.”
Liam Fox Successor Faces Fiscal Challenges
The new defense minister may be the man to finally take control of the department’s finances.
French Socialists Elect Presidential Candidate
Former party boss François Hollande will run against President Nicolas Sarkozy.