The April 30, 2007 EU-U.S. Summit: Links and Information

On April 30, 2007, the European Union, headed by Germany, and the United States will meet in Washington to discuss the pressing issues of transatlantic relations, including climate change, missile defense, and others. In light of this meeting, AICGS has compiled a page of links and information surrounding the summit.

Post-Summit Coverage

Official Links - the White House
White House Main EU Summit Page

President Bush Meets with EU Leaders, Chancellor Merkel of the Federal Republic of Germany and President Barroso of the European Council and President of the European Commission

Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the U.S.-EU Summit

2007 U.S.-EU Summit

Framework for Advancing Transatlantic Economic Integration Between the United States of America and the European Union

2007 U.S.-EU Summit Economic Progress Report

2007 U.S.-EU Summit Statement: Energy Security, Efficiency, and Climate Change

2007 U.S.-EU Summit Promoting Peace, Human Rights and Democracy Worldwide

2007 U.S.-EU Summit Political Progress Report

Press Coverage
"U.S.-EU Claims of Progress on Global Warming Greeted With Skepticism," The Associated Press, May 5, 2007.

"The Road to America," by Gabor Steingart, Der Spiegel Online, May 2, 2007.

"Prima Klima, null Ergebnis," by Ludwig Greven, Die Zeit Online, May 2, 2007.

"Corn Dispute Highlights Transatlantic Split," by Andrew Boundsin and Andrew Ward, The Financial Times, May 1, 2007.

"Heitere Geschäftigkeit beim Washingtoner Gipfel," by Matthias Rüb, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, May 1, 2007.

"U.S, E.U. Leaders Avoid Confrontation at White House Summit," The Associated Press, May 1, 2007.

"Harmonie im Rosengarten," by Klaus Kastan, Bayerischer Rundfunk, May 1, 2007.

"Bush and EU Agree Climate Change is Problem," by Leta Hong Fincher, Voice of America, May 1, 2007.

"Merkel's Promising Initiative," by Viola Herms Drath, The Washington Times, May 1, 2007.

"Merkel in Washington," ARD report from "Tagesschau," May 1, 2007 (video).

"Merkel und Bush schreiten voran", by Peter Gruber, Focus Online, April 30, 2007.

"U.S., EU Agree To Reduce Regulatory and Trade Barriers," U.S. Department of State, April 30, 2007.

"EU, U.S. to Forget Environment, Focus on Free Trade," Deutsche Welle Online, April 30, 2007.

"Merkel's Pact with America - Germany Rediscovers the U.S. as a Partner," Der Spiegel Online, April 30, 2007.

"Harmonie per Crash-Test," by Florian Güßgen, Stern, April 30, 2007.

 
Pre-Summit Coverage

"Hope for U.S.-EU Summit," by Martin Walker, United Press International, April 26, 2007.

"Press Gaggle by Dana Perino and Administration Officials on the EU Summit," The White House, April 26, 2007.

"EU-U.S. Summit to Steer Clear of Targets to Limit Climate Change," The Associated Press, April 26, 2007.

"Russia, Iran Expected to Top Agenda at EU-U.S. Summit," by Ahto Lobjakas, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, April 26, 2007.

"No Climate Consensus at U.S.-EU Summit," by Noah Barkin, Reuters, April 26, 2007.

"Economic Issues to Top Agenda Monday at EU-US Washington Summit," Jurnalo, April 26, 2007.

"Hands Across the Ocean," by José Manuel Barroso, International Herald Tribune, April 25, 2007.

"EU to Demand Visa-Free U.S. Travel," by Jan Sliva, The Associated Press, April 25, 2007.

"Climate Change on Back Seat at EU-U.S. Summit," by Jeff Mason, Reuters, April 25, 2007.

"Climate Clash Threatens EU-U.S. Summit," by Daniel Dombey and Andrew Bounds, The Financial Times, April 24, 2007.

"Shaking Hands Across the Pond: EU and U.S. Reach Agreement on Trans-Atlantic Economic Partnership," Der Spiegel Online, April 23, 2007.

"Merkel Expects Few U.S. Concessions on Climate," Deutsche Welle Online, April 23, 2007.

"U.S. Too Cool to Global Warming Fixes, E.U. Says," by Mark Silva, The Chicago Tribune, April 21, 2007.

"U.S. and Europe: Syncing Up Standards," The Christian Science Monitor, April 19, 2007.