SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 18, 2012
The British government has been pounding "meddling" from Europe in the wake of a scandal over the extradition of an Islamist radical that was delayed by a Strasbourg ruling. Now London is demanding radical reform of the European Court of Human Rights, a move opposed by Berlin. By Carsten Volkery more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 27, 2012
It's German Chancellor Angela Merkel's pet project -- a new European Union fiscal pact to ensure members' budgetary discipline through stricter controls. But European legal experts have doubts about its viability, while critics say there are more important issues at hand. By Carsten Volkery in London more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 19, 2011
In Britain, distrust of Europe goes hand-in-hand with distrust of Germany. Relations between the two countries have cooled following the furore caused by the latest EU summit, and British euroskeptics are once again resorting to old stereotypes. By Marco Evers more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 19, 2011
To hell with Europe, the tiny English town of Bishop's Stortford has decided. The community was twinned with Friedberg in Germany and Villiers-sur Marne in France for 46 years. But the mayor, a Tory like Prime Minister David Cameron, has cancelled the partnership in a one-page letter, offering no explanation. By Marco Evers more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 15, 2011
Having vetoed his way into isolation at last week's European Union summit, British Prime Minister David Cameron is now looking for allies. And there are indications he might find them. The Czech Republic and Hungary on Thursday agreed that tight fiscal rules should only apply to euro-zone members. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 13, 2011
British Prime Minister David Cameron may have done his best to defend his EU veto before parliament on Monday. But many have begun grumbling that the premier's appearance in Brussels was little more than a comedy of errors. German commentators say it could have far-reaching consequences. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 13, 2011
David Cameron's veto to EU treaty change has split the British. The euroskeptics in his party are celebrating, and most voters support the prime minister's actions. But in Monday's debate in parliament, the Conservative leader was viciously attacked by the opposition. Cameron's celebratory mood is likely to be short lived. By Carsten Volkery in London more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 12, 2011
British Prime Minister David Cameron, under fire in Europe for blocking a key EU treaty change, defended his move on Monday and said EU membership remained 'vital' to the UK. He faces pressure from euroskeptics who want Britain to quit the bloc -- while his pro-European coalition partner is fuming. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 12, 2011
By casting his veto at the EU summit, Prime Minister David Cameron has signaled the beginning of the end of Britain's EU membership. Many in Europe wouldn't be sorry to see Britain go. But Germany in particular might miss the country as a reliable counterweight to profligate southern EU members. By Marco Evers more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 10, 2011
Was the outcome of the Brussels summit a bad one for the EU? Not at all. The British were never completely dedicated to European unity and the ongoing project of greater fiscal integration is better off without them. A Commentary by Wolfgang Kaden more...
