James Kanter
James is EU Correspondent for The International New York Times and has been with the company since 2005.
His previous experience includes four years in Southeast Asia where he was editor-in-chief of The Cambodia Daily newspaper. He later studied law and regulation as a Knight Fellow at Yale Law School, earning a masters degree. James has won awards for his reporting on markets and antitrust and has contributed to prizewinning coverage of banking scandals and the euro crisis. He received the 2009 Reporting Europe prize for an investigation of the European Union Emissions Trading System. He was raised in California, England and Massachusetts.
ARTICLES BY JAMES KANTER
European Union Gives Belgium, France and Italy Time to Comply on Budget Rules
The decision is a sign that the European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, under Jean-Claude Juncker will be sensitive to calls to ease up on austerity.
November 29, 2014, Saturday
E.U. Parliament Passes Measure to Break Up Google in Symbolic Vote
While the vote poses no immediate threat to the company, it symbolizes the growing resentment in Europe toward the American technology titan.
November 28, 2014, Friday
E.U. Investment Plan Aims for Billions to Spur Economy
The idea is to finance big projects and small and midsize businesses. But most of the money would have to come from private lenders.
November 26, 2014, Wednesday
Week Ahead: Updates on Europe’s Economy, and an OPEC Meeting
The European Commission will offer infrastructure spending, and eurozone reports on inflation and jobs are due; OPEC ministers will meet, but output cuts are uncertain.
November 24, 2014, Monday
For Trade Deal with U.S., E.U. Official Reinforces Plans to Press Ahead
The new European trade commissioner said she and her American counterpart were “very, very committed” to move forward with long-stalled talks.
November 22, 2014, Saturday
In Europe, a Resolution to Break Up Google
The nonbinding resolution could increase pressure on Europe’s the competition commissioner to bring formal charges against Google.
November 21, 2014, Friday
E.U. to Toughen Sanctions on Ukrainian Separatists, but Not Russia
The bloc decided to widen sanctions on individuals in Ukraine while pushing for a diplomatic solution to Russia’s involvement there.
November 18, 2014, Tuesday
Merkel Issues Rebuke to Russia, Setting Caution Aside
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany asked whether Russia’s annexation of Crimea and moves in eastern Ukraine meant a return to the days of Moscow deciding the its neighbors’ fates.
November 18, 2014, Tuesday
E.U. Accuses Starbucks and Netherlands of Making Unfair Tax Deal
The arrangement helped lower taxes for the coffee company, creating unfair advantages over other European Union countries, authorities said.
November 15, 2014, Saturday
Fears Rise as Russian Military Units Pour Into Ukraine
The NATO confirmation comes after days of reports from Ukrainian and European officials of tanks crossing into eastern Ukraine in scenes reminiscent of Russia’s invasion of Crimea.
November 13, 2014, Thursday
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