Today's Links : 5th August

The joke's on EU: A cartoon history of the European Union. The Independent (en)
The new transatlantic stalemate. David Calleo, the Guardian (en)
Eurozone factory prices hit record high . Gerrit Wiesmann, The FT (en)
Editorial comment: A constant critic. The FT (en)
Inflationary challenge troubles Russia. Charles Clover, The FT (en)
Germany warned of clash on ‘Cfius’ plan. Bertrand Benoit, The FT (en)
Deadlock over EU high-tech tariffs. James Politi, The FT (en)
Moves to let the alcohol flow in Sweden. David Ibison, The FT (en)
Move to revise legislation safeguarding ozone layer. Nikki Tait, The FT (en)
Brussels welcomes EDF move on supply agreements. Nikki Tait, The FT (en)
They’ll Take Manhattan, in Cash. Alex Williams, The NYT (en) *** Recommended