Medicare Is Not Sustainable in Its Current Form
Paul Krugman pretends the system can be saved by rationing health care delivery substantially.
Western Europe
Merkel Finds Growing Partner in India
The German chancellor came to India with a “look east” policy, recognizing the tremendous potential of the South Asian giant.
Germany’s Irrational Nuclear Energy Policy
The German government’s decision to abandon nuclear will worsen Europe’s energy troubles and increase the use of fossils.
The War on Drugs Has Failed
The drug war has failed, says a recent report, “with devastating consequences .”
F-35 Faces Budget Scrutiny in Congress
The Joint Strike Fighter Program is plagued with budget overruns and delays. Lawmakers are starting to ask questions.
Ireland Taxing Private Retirement Savings
Ireland raids pension funds in another step away from self-sufficiency toward dependence on the state.
America, Britain Remain “Essential,” Says Obama
The “special relationship” may not be so special anymore but Anglo-American leadership remains essential.
Former German Chancellor Urges EU Solidarity
Helmut Kohl warns against abandoning the European project by letting the Greeks default.
Health Care Waiting Lists in Britain Growing Longer
The number of English patients forced to wait weeks, sometimes months for treatment is rising fast.
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.
British Liberals Decimated in Local Elections
According to Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, his party was being “blamed” for coalition spending cuts.
Netherlands Contemplate Huge Defense Cuts
Ten thousand Dutch armed services personnel could lose their jobs as a result of mass spending cuts.
The Polarization of Dutch Politics
After years of consensus politics, the left and right in the Netherlands are far apart.
German Company Files Suit Against Nuclear Moratorium
A German energy producer announced to take legal action against a government order to shut down one of its reactors.
BRIC+1: Germany’s New Bedfellows?
Germany finds itself in the company of Brazil, Russia, India and China in opposing intervention in Libya.