SPIEGEL ONLINE - 25.05.2010
The EU remains divided over how to respond to the euro-zone debt crisis, with Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso calling Chancellor Angela Merkel's plans for EU reform "naive." Meanwhile concerns about the European banking sector continue to batter the euro. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 22.03.2010
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been consistent in her refusal to consider a European Union bailout for Greece. But Brussels continues to insist that a plan is in the works. On Monday, Barroso urged Berlin to make a "constructive contribution" to solving the crisis. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 14.01.2010
The European Union's 27 new commissioners are currently being vetted by the European Parliament. But what was set to be a marathon of political waffling has taken an interesting turn as parliament flexes its muscles. Accused of lying, the candidate from Bulgaria has generated the most headlines. By Hans-Jürgen Schlamp in Brussels more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 20.11.2009
Europe's leaders are relieved that the wrangling over the EU's new positions of president and foreign minister is finally over. But they have no reason to be proud. Once again, the EU has missed an opportunity to boost its standing on the global stage. By Carsten Volkery in Brussels more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 16.09.2009
The European Parliament voted Wednesday to give Jose Manuel Barroso a second five-year term as president of the European Commission. But Brussels is getting a weak boss. The unpopular Portuguese politician has become the butt of jokes, with even allies like Angela Merkel poking fun at him. By Hans-Jürgen Schlamp in Brussels more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 19.06.2009
The EU's 27 leaders unanimously backed Jose Manuel Barroso for a second term as European Commission president on Thursday. However, the European Parliament is threatening to block his appointment and German Chancellor Angela Merkel is warning against a "cliffhanger that goes on for months." By Carsten Volkery in Brussels more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 09.01.2007
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso have criticized Russia for shutting down a pipeline pumping oil to Europe. Russia's move has dented its image as a reliable energy supplier, said Merkel. She also hinted that Germany may reconsider its phaseout of nuclear power. more... [ Forum ]
