Eurozone Agrees to Four-Month Loan Extension for Greece
Greece backs down and agrees to comply with the conditions of its bailout in order to get more support.
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French Government Survives Confidence Vote
The Socialists survive a confidence vote after ramming through economic reforms.
Greece Wants New Loan Without Conditions
Greece’s new government wants another loan from Europe but dump the bailout.
France’s Hollande Bypasses Parliament, Enacts Reforms
France’s president enacts economic reforms by executive order, bypassing his own Socialist Party.
Hungary’s Nationalist Premier Shows Putin Not Isolated
Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest is largely devoid of substance but shows he is not isolated in Europe.
Dutch Ruling Party Leader Threatens Greek Euro Exit
The Netherlands’ liberal party thinks Greece should leave the euro.
Suspect in Copenhagen Shootings Killed by Police
Danish police kill the man suspected in shootings at a free speech meeting and a synagogue.
Shooting at Copenhagen Free Speech Meeting, One Killed
One attendee of a debate organized by a Swedish Muhammad cartoonist is killed in a shooting.
It’s Too Late to Turn Ukraine Into a Buffer State
The “Finland option” is no longer a viable one for Ukraine because of Russia’s own actions.
Russia Must Not Be Allowed to Divide the West
The West must make clear that Russia’s schemes will not only fail but backfire.
Gas Production Cut Causes Row in Dutch Coalition
The ruling Labor Party insists on deeper production cuts.
French, German Leaders Negotiate Ukraine Ceasefire
Leaders agree to a truce, but Ukraine is still a long way off from ending the war.
Greece Wants Out of Bailout, Proposes “Bridge Loan”
Greece wants additional financial assistance to avoid default when its current bailout runs out.
NATO Expands Presence Across Eastern Europe
Seeking to dissuade Russia from testing its resolve, NATO beefs up its presence in Eastern Europe.
Tsipras Doesn’t Seem to Care About Democracy Elsewhere
In order to keep his promises, the new Greek prime minister expects other leaders to break theirs.