Newsline, Thursday 18 June 2009: EU President José Manuel Barroso looks set for a second term, despite fierce criticism of his performance; protests in Tehran bring back memories of the 1979 revolution and should the Netherlands follow the US example on financial regulation?

 
 
EU summit kicks-off in Brussels
European leaders are meeting in Brussels for a two-day summit and it's almost certain they'll re-appoint current European Commission President José Manuel Barroso for another five year term. Not because he's been doing an impressive job, but because there's no better alternative.
 
Read an article on European President José Manuel Barroso by RNW Brussels correspondent Vannessa Mock
 
Protests in Iran continue
More mass protests are expected in the Iranian capital today over the disputed presidential elections. And the continuing turmoil on the streets is reminding many of the Islamic revolution of 1979.
 
Financial regulation in the Netherlands
As US President Barack Obama announces a sweeping overhaul of the financial regulatory system, we ask if his plans are what the Dutch system needs.