Lisbon Treaty

Andrea Stone

Europeans Arm-Twist U.S. To Increase Privacy For Air Travelers

HuffingtonPost.com | Andrea Stone | Posted 12.02.2011

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WASHINGTON -- A new agreement between the United States and the European Union that will tighten privacy protections for sharing air passenger data is...

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Greece: the Brussels Compromise Compromises the Euro

Georges Ugeux | Posted 05.25.2011

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Georges Ugeux

The fact that an agreement was found is a tribute to the capability of Europeans to compromise. But their agreement compromises the status of the Euro as a reserve currency.

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EU: Vaclav Klaus, Czech President, Signs Lisbon Treaty

ft.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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Vaclav Klaus, Czech president, on Tuesday signed the Lisbon treaty, ending a year-long stalemate with his fellow EU leaders and bringing the new gover...

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EU's Lucky Charm: Ireland Supports Lisbon Treaty - Now What?

Human Rights First | Posted 05.25.2011

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By Joelle Fiss Human RIghts First Pennoyer Fellow BRUSSELS, October 3, 2009 - "This is a day of celebration for Ireland and for Europe", chuckled for...

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Ireland: Lisbon Treaty Second Referendum Date Set

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen has set October 2 as the date for the country's second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, reports RTE. Irish voter...

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Weekly Foreign Affairs Roundup

Christopher Herbert and Victoria Kataoka | Posted 05.25.2011

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Christopher Herbert and Victoria Kataoka

The Week's Top Stories in Foreign Affairs: A Failed Mexican State? Facts: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton traveled to Mexico and committed more ...

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Europe's Hopeful Over Obama -- But Fretful About Its Own New President

David Paul Appell | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Paul Appell

The Euro-presidency is admittedly a largely ceremonial job, and what can be accomplished in just six months is fairly limited. So why then should Americans care?

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