Twin international crises set early test for Czech leadership

The Czech Republic had to deal with two major crises during its first week of assuming the EU Presidency, January 2009 - first, the explosion of hostilities in the Gaza Strip; second, the confrontation between Russia and Ukraine over gas. Analysis feature discusses the challenge for the Czech Republic and the concept of the EU Presidency.

ESO: Background information: Czech Republic: EU Presidency, January-June 2009 http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-czech-republic-eu-presidency-january-june-2009/

ESO: Background information: Gas stand-off raises demand for change http://www.europeansources.info/record/gas-stand-off-raises-demand-for-change-eu-gas-supplies-hit-hard-by-kiev-dispute-self-interest-set-to-draw-in-big-powers-fresh-salvo-launched-in-war-of-words/

ESO: Background information: Israel rejects EU calls for ceasefire http://www.europeansources.info/record/israel-rejects-eu-calls-for-ceasefire/

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