Bernanke’s Comments on Tapering, European Central Bank Warns of Risks Posed by Fed Tapering

Eurozone respons for tapering plan, European Central Bank warns of risks posed by Fed tapering, Threat from global financial market turbulence has increased as a result of the market reaction to Bernanke's comments on tapering, as soon as possible tapering will happen

European Union fights to loosen Russia's energy grip, as reported from FT, Former communist states of the east, who joined EU beginning in 2004, remain almost completely reliant on Soviet-era infrastructure for supplies

Meanwhile from Berlin we reporting, Angela Merkel secures German coalition deal, Parties backed a package including a motorway toll for foreigners, liberalised citizenship rights for German-born residents of foreign origin and a minimum wage