Berlusconi Makes Italians Offer They Can’t Refuse
The former premier promises Italians tax relief and surges in the polls.
Nick Ottens
Nick Ottens is a public affairs officer for the Dutch Animal Coalition and a board member for Liberal Green, the sustainability network of the Dutch liberal party VVD. He is a former political risk consultant and a former research manager for XPRIZE, where he designed prize competitions to incentivize breakthrough innovation in agriculture, food and health care. He has also worked as a journalist in Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for EUobserver, NRC, Trouw, World Politics Review and Wynia’s Week, among others.
France to Stay in Mali Until “Sovereignty Restored”
President François Hollande recognizes that the fight in Mali isn’t over yet.
Syria Says Israel Attacked Damascus “Research Site”
The airstrike’s target may actually have been a convoy carrying missiles.
French Move into Malian Rebel Stronghold, Leaving “Quickly”
After conquering the last city that was under rebel control, France prepares to withdraw.
Labour Complains About Borrowing, Suggests More
Ed Miliband chastises the government for borrowing when he would borrow even more.
Army Chief Warns Egypt on the Brink of Collapse
Egypt’s military might not actually be that concerned about the rising political unrest.
Britain Pledges Troops to Mali Mission, Niger Opens Airspace
The United Kingdom steps up its support for the French intervention in Mali.
Swedes Reject Centralization, Sympathetic to Cameron
Sweden’s prime minister rules out giving more power to Brussels.
France, Mali Secure Timbuktu, America Expands Support
French and Malian forces drive the rebels back as the United States pledge more help.
Clegg “Not Going to Change Course” on Budget Policy
The deputy prime minister says Britain cannot return to the “bad old days” of borrowing.
Italy’s Left Rules Out Centrist Coalition After Election
Italy’s left-wing parties do not want to prop up another government led by Mario Monti.
Leftist Former Prime Ministers Wins Czech Presidency
Miloš Zeman is expected to support a more pro-European policy.
Rebels’ Resolve Wavers As France Pushes North in Mali
Driven out of another stronghold by French forces, a split emerged among Mali’s Islamists.
Aristocrat, Leftist Square Off in Czech Presidential Election
Both candidates favor stronger relations with the rest of the European Union.
Clegg Criticizes Cuts as Britain Slides Into Recession
The Liberal Democrat leader questions the coalition government’s austerity program.