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08.10.2008, 15:54

First World Policy Conference meets in Evian

Into the myriad of international clubs, meetings and summits, a new one is emerging. The French Institute of International Relations is hosting 25 world leaders and a bevy of diplomats, representatives of international organisations, former high officials

The conference room (photo from www.securityconference.de) 09.02.2008, 22:53

'Davos' of world security policy opens in Munich

U.S. missile-shield plans and the Kosovo crisis will dominate the agenda of the 44th annual conference on security policy, which has opened in Munich. Despite differences on a number of issues, participants will discuss a range of issues concerning global

Greece, Athens: A protesting firefighter holds a red flare in central Athens on March 23, 2010, duruing their protest march against government's austerity measures. (AFP Photo / Louisa Gouliamaki) 26.03.2010, 01:51 3 comments

“Greece has to be bankrupt” - investment advisor

Diplomats at an EU summit in Brussels say Germany has backed away from its strong opposition towards bailing out Greece, which had sent the common currency to a ten month low against the dollar.

03.09.2009, 21:11

Bankers bonus culture facing global pressure

Banker's bonuses are set to face unprecedented attention this weekend at the G20 summit in London. EU leaders are calling for restraint – but not everyone agrees.

29.10.2010, 09:50 3 comments

EU leaders back tougher rules to avoid future debt crises and threats to euro

At a Brussels summit, EU leaders have agreed to prepare changes to the organization's fundamental Lisbon Treaty, involving tougher financial discipline and punishment for overspenders.

01.07.2010, 03:22 9 comments

US Dollar unreliable global reserve currency – UN

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs slammed the US dollar in a new report, saying it is an unreliable international currency and should be replaced.

28.10.2010, 16:54

Improving economic governance in EU inevitable – MEP

Adopting changes to the Lisbon Treaty, which would impose new deficit and debt rules on EU member states is an inevitable step to “increasing economic and political union,” said British MEP, Gerard Batten.

05.03.2010, 06:41 3 comments

Hedge funds deliberately undermining Euro

Authorities on both sides of the Atlantic are looking closely at euro trades, following reports that leading US hedge funds have been in collusion to undermine the European currency through the crisis in Greece.

Demonstrators march in central Athens on May 4, 2010 (AFP Photo / Aris Messinis) 06.05.2010, 20:30 7 comments

Greece paralyzed by protests, passes austerity bill

On Thursday afternoon the Greek parliament passed a package of strong anti-crisis measures in exchange for vast financial aid from EU countries.

Image from runtogold.com 26.09.2010, 01:00 5 comments

“16 countries sharing one currency is nonsense”

A currency expert protesting against Greece’s bailout says the bailout mechanism violates the provisions of the Treaty on European Union, and it may be a better option to stop the euro experiment instead.

Davos 2009: with global crisis in mind

Published: 27 January, 2009, 15:21


Some 2,500 guests from 96 countries are gathering at the World Economic Forum in Davos. It has already been called one of the most significant Davos forums in the event's 40 year history.

 
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