Tax Cuts Could See Renzi Clash with Commission
Europe would have to overlook Italy’s budget transgressions, once again, if it cuts €35 billion in taxes.
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Sweden Cautions Against Two-Speed Europe
Sweden fears deeper integration in the eurozone could reduce other countries to “second-class members.”
Former German Euroskeptic Leader Starts New Party
Bernd Lucke splits the German Euroskeptic movement, potentially to the benefit of the ruling conservatives.
Britain to “Do More” to Defeat Islamists in Syria: Cameron
The prime minister wants to do more to support American efforts against the Islamic State.
Eurozone Parliaments Back Greek Bailout
Parliaments in the eurozone agree to another bailout for Greece but are growing skeptical.
After Election Defeat, Britain’s Labour Party in Disarray
Labour is deeply divided about where best to position itself: back in the center or further on the left.
Europe Has No Reason to Fear a Powerful Germany
If the last seventy years are any indication, Germany will continue to lead Europe with caution.
Third Bailout Tough Sell in Northern Creditor States
Voters in Finland, Germany and the Netherlands would rather Greece left the euro.
Lenders Want to See Reforms Before Aiding Greece
Finance ministers want to see reforms in Greece before they will consider another bailout.
France’s Hollande Unlikely to Risk More Reforms Until 2017
The French president must avoid splitting his party with liberal economic reforms as he seeks reelection.
Tsipras Seems to Give In, Greece’s Creditors Skeptical
Greece submits reform proposals that are largely similar to the ones it rejected only a week ago.
Time to Let Greece Go: It Doesn’t Belong in the Euro
Greece is culturally and economically too backward to share a currency with the rest of Europe.
Osborne Balances Tax, Welfare Cuts with “Living Wage”
George Osborne satisfies both rightwingers in his own party and outflanks Labour from the left.
Greece Has United Europe Against It — Except France
No one but François Hollande still sympathizes with the Greeks. But what can he do?
Plan? What Plan? Greece Shows Up Without Proposals
European leaders start to wonder if Greece actually wants to stay in the eurozone anymore.