Banking on a problem
The Council of the European Union has adopted new bank capital requirements as internationally agreed. But once again it couldn’t resist tinkering, despite the UK’s objections
- 21 June 2013The Empire Strikes Again
Herman van Rompuy has announced that the UK cannot “cherry pick” which laws from Brussels it wishes to follow. In doing so he once again showed the true nature of the EU
- 28 December 2012Barroso and Van Rompuy compete for Clown of Europe title
It's a race to the bottom for the two biggest buffoons in Europe. Whoever wins, the people still lose
- 9 July 2012Euro plan: rejoice a deal, but no salvation.
Rejoice; a deal has been made; markets are calmed. But, unfortunately, the Eurozone agreement has added layers of bureaucracy, removed democracy and failed to answer the fundamental issue of the Euro itself.
- 28 October 2011The Clown Prince of Europe
Herman van Rompuy's approach to Europe's fiscal crisis has earned him the title of Clown Prince of Europe.
- 5 August 2011