For German corporations, the change meant that investors in London and New York, rather than Frankfurt, wielded greater influence.
The sooner the U.N. returns to Iraq, the greater influence it will have over the political transformation.
Even as Washington appears to be resuming its historical leadership role, Europe is seeking greater influence.
12.26pm GMT Farage says Britain would have greater influence if able to negotiate its own trade deals.
India arguably enjoyed greater influence in the Maldives under Mr Nasheed.
Beijing is successfully seeking greater influence in the region.
Sectarian unrest cannot be entirely attributed to Iran's quest for greater influence in the GCC.
Two recent newspaper reports say that Europe appears to be exerting the greater influence so far.
"As China grows, it will continue to seek greater influence within the region," the document said.
"As China grows, it will continue to seek greater influence within the region.
In Ed's case, his mother Marion – a passionate activist – seems to have been a greater influence.
