Although Spain may have lied about its 2011 deficit figures, the European Union knows that its options for punishment are severely constrained by the current crisis.
The upcoming conclusion of the largest amphibious exercise in a decade is a reminder of the importance of maintaining high proficiency in expeditionary operations.
An already complicated French election race has been enhanced by Angela Merkel’s endorsement of Nicolas Sarkozy and the release of France’s annual trade figures.
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