Who's saying what | 25/01/2012
The EU has put together billions in bailout packages for Greece, Ireland and Portugal but now more euro countries are encountering difficulties. The European press discusses whether fiscal discipline will help more than pooling the debt - and who will foot the bill. » more
Who's saying what | 25/01/2012
The Tunisians, Egyptians and Libyans have shaken off their rulers, and the regimes of many other Arab states are under pressure from the masses. What chances of democracy do these countries have? And what should be the role of the West here? » more
Who's saying what | 23/01/2012
Hungary's right-wing conservative government is under massive pressure: while protestors accuse it of violating democratic principles and driving the country to ruin, the EU Commission has launched legal proceedings against it for breach of treaty. Prime Minister Orbán's concessions appear decidedly cosmetic. » more
Who's saying what | 20/01/2011
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has revived the idea of a two-speed Europe, with the group of Eurozone countries moving ahead while the remaining EU states follow behind. But is it at all possible to deepen integration in the Eurozone without splitting up the Union? » more
Who's saying what | 19/01/2012
The US movement Occupy Wall Street has inspired demonstrations against the power of the financial sector around the world, giving new force in Europe above all to protests in the crisis countries. What is the outlook for the fledgling protest movement? » more
Who's saying what | 25/01/2012
Greece was badly hit this year by the global financial crisis and local mismanagement. While the gaping budget deficit undermined the stability of the euro, drastic austerity measures exacerbated Greek fears of social decline. All of Europe was caught up in the crisis read the commentaries here. » more
Who's saying what | 09/01/2012
After the nuclear disaster in Fukushima Germany, Italy and Switzerland have bid farewell to nuclear power, while other countries are discussing its merits. Will this make Europe a safer place or just make electricity more expensive? » more
Who's saying what | 30/11/2011
The bloody attacks in Oslo and Utøya have shaken Europe. The press praises Norway for its calm response to the drama and calls for greater awareness of the dangers of right-wing populism, as well as an open debate on integration. » more
Who's saying what | 31/05/2011
The badly damaged reactors of the Fukushima 1 nuclear power plant are still not under control. While the levels of radioactivity continue to rise in Japan, the threat of another catastrophe like that in Chernobyl is spreading fear all over the world. » more
Who's saying what | 12/05/2011
Vast numbers of people leave their home countries for Europe in search of a better life each year. However the EU states are at odds about how to deal with the refugees and are trying to shift the burden of responsibility on to each other's shoulders, writes the press. » more
Who's saying what | 17/12/2010
How far can investigative journalism go? In publishing secret US cables Wikileaks has sparked a debate on the freedom of opinion and the right to information. » more
Who's saying what | 14/12/2010
Right-wing populists are celebrating success after success, the fear of Islam is growing and all Europe is discussing integration. Follow the debate with us. » more
Who's saying what | 28/11/2010
With its deportations of Roma France has triggered a debate about the situation of the largest minority within the EU. The EU Commission also intervened and threatened to take legal action against France. Follow the voices and commentaries in Europe's press here. » more
Who's saying what | 17/08/2010
Relations between Turkey and Israel hit a low point following Israel's attack on an aid flotilla for Gaza in June. Read how Europe's press appraised the consequences of the attack in the subsequent weeks. » more
Who's saying what | 13/07/2010
At the FIFA World Cup in South Africa the main focus was on noisy vuvuzelas, the poor performance of various teams and the positive impact of the tournament on the host country. Read the commentaries on the first African World Cup. » more
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