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The Independent (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
... solution, and had always been designed to allow for flexibility in "exceptional circumstances". Johannes Laitenberger insisted that the rush of announcements of unilateral government bail-outs over the weekend did not break the spirit of a "closer financial co-operation" deal at a weekend summit in Paris between Britain, France, Germany and Italy. German Chancellor Angela Merkel signed...
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CNNMoney.com (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
... loans."This is a very serious situation and one that needs to be addressed," said EU spokesman Johannes Laitenberger."Obviously there is a great effort under way. Nobody is suggesting that this is business as usual, but it's true that there is not one single magic bullet that will solve this."Ripple effectsOn Monday, finance ministers from the 15 nations that share the euro will debate...
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The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 02/10/2008
Brussels - The head of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, on Thursday hailed the US Senate's approval of a 700-billion-dollar rescue plan for the financial sector, calling the vote a "step in the right direction."Barroso is "delighted by the adoption of the Paulson plan," which is a "step in the right direction," his spokesman, Johannes Laitenberger, told journalists in Brussels....
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Times of India (Free subscription) | 01/10/2008
... sake of their own companies and for the sake of the world," echoed European commission spokesman Johannes Laitenberger. As the financial crisis claimed yet another victim in Europe and markets reeled, US President George W Bush insisted that the House of Representatives' vote against the package was "not the end." "The reality is that we are in an urgent situation and the consequences...
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The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
Brussels - The European Commission on Tuesday urged United States lawmakers to assume their responsibilities and swiftly approve a massive rescue plan amid global financial turmoil. "The turmoil that we are facing has originated in the US, and has become a global problem," said commission spokesman Johannes Laitenberger. "The US must take its responsibility in this situation and show...
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News.com.au (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
"I believe that the Americans have come to realise that they have a responsibility to the rest of the world as well as to themselves," British Prime Minister Gordon Brown told Sky News and BBC television."The US must take its responsibilities in this situation, must show statesmanship for the sake of their own companies and for the sake of the world," echoed European Commission spokesman Johannes...
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Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
... an unusually blunt statement from the 27-country European Union, EU Commission spokesman Johannes Laitenberger said: "The United States must take its responsibility in this situation, must show statesmanship for the sake of their own country, and for the sake of the world."The crisis also has strengthened voices in France and Germany calling for EU regulations to eliminate highly...
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The Herald (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
The European Commission this afternoon challenged Washington politicians to show "statesmanship" and reverse yesterday's rejection of plans to pour 700 billion dollars into the economy.The current global economic turmoil had started in the US and it was now up to America to demonstrate responsibility for helping restore stability, declared Commission chief spokesman Johannes Laitenberger.The...
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Channel 4 (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
EU Commission spokesman Johannes Laitenberger said the EU was disappointed the US House of Representatives rejected the rescue package for the financial markets on Monday and added Washington had a special responsibility toward the global economy.
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Pravda (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
... for the sake of their own country, and for the sake of the world," EU Commission spokesman Johannes Laitenberger said He said the 27-country EU was disappointed the U.S. House of Representatives rejected the rescue package for the financial markets Monday. He said a reworked version should be approved swiftly. "We expect that the decision will go through soon," said Laitenberger....
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Right Commentary (Free subscription) | 01/10/2008
... for the sake of their own companies and for the sake of the world,” European Commission spokesman Johannes Laitenberger said. German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for another vote on the plan this week to restore market confidence. Apparently she believes that Obama’s speech in Berlin also provided her a seat in in the House (and given some of the crazy things I’ve heard Obama’s...
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Business Week (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
... we have seen in Washington." The European Commission as a whole echoed Mandelson, with spokesman Johannes Laitenberger telling reporters on Tuesday that "the turmoil we are facing has originated in the United States. It has become a global problem. The US has a special responsibility in this situation." German Chancellor Angela Merkel also weighed in on Tuesday, urging the US Congress...
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Raw Story (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
... for the sake of their own companies and for the sake of the world," European Commission spokesman Johannes Laitenberger said.German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for another vote on the plan this week to restore market confidence.British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he had sent a message to the White House to underline "the importance that we attach to taking decisive action"....
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News.com.au (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
... for the sake of their own companies and for the sake of the world," European Commission spokesman Johannes Laitenberger said. German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for another vote on the plan this week to restore market confidence. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he had sent a message to the White House to underline "the importance that we attach to taking decisive action"....
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
... follow if Congress does not reverse its decision to reject a $700 billion bail-out of US banks. Johannes Laitenberger, spokesman for the European Commission, summed up the mood when he said: "The US must take its responsibility in this situation, must show statesmanship for the sake of their own companies and for the sake of the world." Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, said:...
