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Did the EU get rolled on airline emissions?
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For the last several years, the European Union's plan to tax the emissions of foreign airlines flying into or departing from EU airspace has been a sore spot with the United States, China, India, and other major powers. At certain points, it appeared...
Van Rompuy tries to soothe the Eurozone
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Herman Van Rompuy, the head of the European Council, is headed to eastern and central Europe in an effort to counter the impression that Paris and Berlin have already sewed up a Eurozone reform package--the so-called "Competitiveness Pact"-...
Morning multilateralism, Jan. 25
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U.N. defends Ban Ki-moon against charges of weakness on human rights. Palestinian negotiator warns that U.S. will lose all credibility if it vetoes Security Council resolution on Israeli settlements. The International Monetary Fund wants Europe...
Morning multilateralism, Jan. 14
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Euro drops after an International Monetary Fund official worries about continued investor skepticism. G-20 finance officials struggle to come up with "indicative guidelines" for managing global imbalances. Don't treat Greece and Portug...
Cameron draws lines on euro-cooperation
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French Prime Minister François Fillon was in London today urging Britain not to stand in the way of efforts to forge greater eurozone cooperation. David Cameron's response, via the Guardian: A strong and successful eurozone is in Britain's inte...
Morning multilateralism, Jan. 13
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International Monetary Fund board approves funds for Georgia, warns about need for foreign investment. U.N. peacekeepers ambushed in Cote d'Ivoire. Russia says Iran's nuclear facilities invite is interesting -- but can't replace IAEA inspections...
Morning multilateralism, Jan. 7
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French prime minister says 2011 is make-or-break year for the G-20; plus, Korea's worried that France is overcrowding the G-20 agenda. International Monetary Fund and United States criticize Pakistani climbdown on fuel prices. The European Union...
Morning multilateralism, Jan. 6
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Do Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have an unhealthy relationship? U.N. peacekeeping chief wants more troops for Cote d'Ivoire; Security Council sounds positive. Good Euro news: New Euro-bonds sell out in an hour; plus, China still...
Morning multilateralism, Dec. 16
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The International Criminal Court calls to account six Kenyans, including senior ministers, for 2007-2008 election violence. The U.N. Security Council tied up some loose ends on Iraq yesterday. The World Bank announces new funding pledges for th...
Morning multilateralism, Dec. 14
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Dominique Strauss-Kahn discusses the IMF's "triple comeback." Plus, Portugal is encouraged by a laudatory IMF report. Hope: Oxfam calls Cancún "an important chapter in the epic story to tackle global climate change." Funny m...
Morning multilateralism, Dec. 9
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Macedonia asks the IMF for a precautionary credit line; plus, the EU reassures Athens about extending loan repayment. Reading diplomatic body language in Cancun. After prolonged negotiations, U.N. Security Council issues statement on Ivory Coast...
Morning multilateralism, Dec. 8
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Russia protests NATO Baltic-defense plan outlined in Wikileaked cables (though the plan was hardly news, points out the Economist). IMF chief Strauss-Kahn criticizes the EU's "case-by-case" response to the financial crisis. The U.N.'s...
Morning multilateralism, Dec. 6
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German finance minister argues that "limited sovereignty" is the wave of the future. As pressure mounts, Eurozone finance ministers begin to think about plans B, C, and D; plus, Rogoff says debt restructuring will be tough to avoid. Th...
Morning multilateralism, Dec. 1
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IMF's Lipsky insists that fears of a Euro collapse are "wildly exaggerated." P5+1 set to meet Iranian representatives in Geneva next week. Who should control an international climate fund? Not the World Bank or IMF, say many developing...
Morning multilateralism, Nov. 29
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Ireland finalizes $90 billion deal with the EU and IMF; plus, Eurozone endorses IMF approach on bondholders. U.N. cites "numerous incidents" during Haiti elections; no public report yet from OAS and EU election monitors. Top U.N. envoy...
Morning multilateralism, Nov. 24
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U.N. warns that cholera in Haiti is spreading faster than expected. At a crossroads: the IMF explains what Greece still needs to do. "We are prepared to go as far as NATO is prepared to go," Medvedev reportedly said to NATO leaders in...
Morning multilateralism, Nov. 16
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"We're in a survival crisis," says EU president as Ireland and Portugal teeter; meanwhile, the EU's internal budget talks stumble toward the finish line. With EU's Ashton in the lead, P5+1 may have agreed on a date for talks with Iran.
Morning multilateralism, Nov. 12
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G-20 wrap-up: low expectations met! Plus, IMF warns that G-20 growth estimates are on the rosy side. Meanwhile, Obama insists he played effective small ball in Seoul. After G-20 extravaganza in Seoul, Japan offers low-key APEC summit. Iran insi...
Morning multilateralism, Nov. 11
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United States and Korea fail to reach trade accord in time for G-20. "Grave concern" expressed here. An argument that the G-20 has already failed on bank reform. German foreign minister still wants NATO nukes out of Germany. Does t...
Morning multilateralism, Nov. 10
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World Bank president expands on the role for gold. Security Council finally ready to release report on North Korean technology exports. Some excerpts here. Plus, Abbas wants Council meeting on Israeli settlements. Don't forget Bosnia: A warning...
