How Europe and Australia view Howard's APEC folly

Europe:

One can almost hear the derisive laughter in the background as John Howard feebly tries to justify his political failures during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum meetings.
 http://euronews.net/index.php?page=info&article=441678&lng=1

 

Australia:

A range of views on the APEC 2007 "Sydney Declaration on Climate Change, Energy Security and Clean Development".

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22384889-5005961,00.html

Heavy-handed police tactics encouraged by John Howard's media statements in the lead up to APEC.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/apec/jailed-for-jaywalking/2007/09/08/1188783554892.html

 

John Howard on the Sydney Declaration:

Proudly displaying the fact that "the Emperor has no clothes".

http://www.pm.gov.au/media/Speech/2007/Speech24542.cfm