European Council

The Euro Elephant in the German Living Room

David Miles | Posted 03.19.2012

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David Miles

Chancellor Merkel and her policymakers have been acting on the basis that Greece is an isolated case. Yet every reactive decision and feeble measure by Berlin increases the likelihood of a Greek tragedy becoming a Europe-wide one.

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German Chancellor Rejects EU Eurobond Proposal

AP | GEIR MOULSON | Posted 01.22.2012

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BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel rejected a new push by the European Commission for bonds issued jointly by the 17 euro nations, saying ...

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Greece, Italy Center Of Focus At Emergency Meeting

Posted 09.09.2011

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European Council President Herman Van Rompuy has convened an emergency meeting of top EU officials for Monday morning to discuss efforts to assemb...

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Has France Breached European Union Laws By Its Forced Repatriation of Roma ?

Human Rights First | Posted 05.25.2011

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Human Rights First

This summer, as the 'Ground Zero mosque' and 'burn-a-Koran' controversies raged on American news and talk shows, Europe had to deal with its own xeno...

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Armenian-Americans File Multi-Billion Dollar Lawsuit Against Turkey

Harut Sassounian | Posted 05.25.2011

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Harut Sassounian

After seeking genocide recognition for almost a century, Armenian-Americans will now devote their energy to pursue all legal avenues in order to recoup their massive losses and regain their historic rights.

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Meet Haiku Herman--Europe's New Poet President

John Lundberg | Posted 11.17.2011

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John Lundberg

Van Rompuy is becoming known throughout the continent for his passion for writing poetry. Dubbed "Haiku Herman" by the British press, he is said to regularly compose haikus during his daily meetings.

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Greek Prime Minister Calls For An End To 'Acts Of Blind Violence'

Athens News Agency | Posted 05.25.2011

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BRUSSELS (ANA-MPA - M. Spinthourakis) Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, on Friday, said he was satisfied with the decisions reached by European leader...

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