ECN 11/14/07

Free marketism should not be Europe's 'creed', says Sarkozy
13.11.2007 - 16:24 CET By Honor MahonyEUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - French president Nicolas Sarkozy has outlined a vision for Europe that would see "untramelled" capitalism pushed far down the political hierarchy to be replaced by a focus on cultural and spiritual issues with more than a hint of European protectionism.

Danes Re-Elect Conservative Prime Minister
By Anna Reimann
Denmark's right-left political blocs will remain in place, but political relations will be more uncertain as a result of Tuesday's poll. Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen will enter into a third term in office, but right-wing populists are also demanding more influence in government decision-making as a result of his victory.

Coalition shaken by German resignation
By Judy Dempsey and Nicholas Kulish
Published: November 13, 2007
BERLIN: Vice Chancellor Franz Müntefering, the second most powerful politician in Germany, announced Tuesday that he would resign, a departure that could further destabilize the shaky power-sharing coalition between the two biggest German parties.

'Fast economic growth' in Africa
The economic outlook for Africa is improving after a decade of growth of 5.4% for the continent that matches global rates, the World Bank has said.