Europe prepares 130 bln euro growth package
German Economy Minister Michael Glos said that the European Union is preparing a growth package of around 130 billion euros. The European Commission responded that there was not yet an agreement on the amount.
John Bruton, EU Ambassador to the US
John Bruton is the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States. Guest of the FRANCE 24 Interview, he will analize the G20 in Washington and the financial crisis.
Russia and Europe; toy safety rules; Prince Charles
The Week in Europe focuses on toy safety rules the EU is moving to tighten; Prince Charles on his 60th birthday; and an analysis of the evolution of the relations between Russia and Europe.
Sarkozy urges Russia not to deploy missiles
French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev not to station missiles on Europe's border in reaction to US plans for a missile shield. He promised to back Russian calls for a new continental security treaty.
Violence halts UN, EU shipments into Gaza
An Israeli air strike injured two militants and nearly 20 rockets fired from Gaza hit Israel, halting UN aid shipments and EU fuel deliveries. A five-month-old truce hangs in the balance as cross-border violence continues for an 11th day.






