Berlin does not feel like an imperial city. The new government buildings - the chancellor's office, the Bundestag and the foreign ministry - have all been designed with plenty of glass and natural light, to emphasise transparency... more ››
Those who shrug at the prospect of losing Britain at the heart of Europe should think twice. Britain is a key element for the complex balance of power inside the EU. It is also still a power with global reach. Without... more ››
The prime minister of Greece took a large political risk Oct. 31 to keep Greece in the euro, just as other euro area leaders appear to be recognizing that the country needs more time and more relief from its debt obligations to... more ››
Financial markets are beginning to feel a little more relaxed about the future of the euro, but there is a critical missing element in the current policy discussion. With attention focused on Spain's larger-scale problems, it... more ››