The gradual introduction of economic governance in Europe (once taboo but now almost a cliché) is still centre stage and will be the focus of debate at Thursday's European summit. It should not blind us, however, to the fact that at the same time, new rules are gradually being introduced to change the way the financial world operates.
Another idea of Germany's that could be taken up by the EU. Germany is taking a very firm position here. The German government has virtually taken the lead...