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US presidential candidate Barack Obama yesterday (24 July) pleased Europeans by pledging to make free trade and the fight against climate change priorities if he is elected in November. But he also called on Europe to take on more responsibilities in the future.
As the US presidential candidate begins his tour of Europe today (24 July), Francois Lafond of the German Marshall Fund warns that, amid their 'Obamania', Europeans tend to overlook the fact that on certain issues like trade, a Democratic president pressured by a Democrat-led Congress could be a more difficult partner in pushing for a common agenda with Europe.
Conservative leader Nicolas Sarkozy won a clear victory over his Socialist opponent, Ségolčne Royal, in a 6 May run-off which saw French voters turn out in exceptionally high numbers. (read more)
![German elections and the EU [Archived]](/css/LD/3750700_LD2.jpg)
The inconclusive result of the elections in Germany on 18 September has for now left unclear how the country will address the key policy issues ahead. (read more)
![New Parliament [Archived]](/css/LD/3751165_LD3.jpg)
The newly elected post-enlargement Parliament will still be dominated by the two biggest political families. (read more)
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