Berlusconi’s Party Says Reform Pact with Renzi Broken
Conservatives are angry they weren’t consulted on the election of Italy’s new president.
Europe
Nationalists to Wipe Out Labour in Scotland, Polls Show
The Scottish National Party would make it impossible for Labour to beat the Conservatives.
Tsipras Wins Italian Backing. France, Germany Guarded
Italy’s Matteo Renzi promises Greece the “strongest possible support.”
Support for Arming Ukraine Rises, Risks Remain
The United States are thinking again about giving weapons to Ukraine, even if it could provoke Russia.
Conservatives Promise “English Votes for English Laws”
Britain’s ruling party would give English lawmakers an effective veto over English policy.
French Support for Greece Exacerbates Europe’s North-South Divide
French support for Greece raises the prospect of a Mediterranean bloc resisting Germany.
Greece Would Block Transatlantic Trade Pact: Minister
The far-left ruling party in Greece says it will not ratify a trade agreement with the United States.
Dutch, Germans Reject Greek Demands for Debt Relief
Northern European leaders urge Greece to honor the terms of its bailout.
Independent Catalonia Would Get Higher Credit Rating
Catalonia would recover its investment-grade credit rating if it seceded from Spain, a study shows.
European Ministers Agree to Extend Russia Sanctions
Greece had raised doubts about the sanctions but agreed to keep them in place for another six months.
New Greek Government Sympathetic to Putin’s Russia
Greece’s new leaders advocate closer relations with Russia and question the usefulness of NATO.
Senate Backs Renzi-Berlusconi Pact, Some Leftists Angered
Some left-wing Italian lawmakers are angered by their leader’s cooperation with Silvio Berlusconi.
Greece Defies Bailout Terms, Cancels Privatizations
Violating the terms of its bailout, Greece cancels privatizations and vows to raise pension payments.
Greek Far Left to Form Coalition with Right-Wing Euroskeptics
Greece’s next government will challenge the rest of Europe in order to put a end to austerity.
Far Left Wins Greek Election, Wants to End Austerity
A party that promises to renege on Greece’s bailout commitments wins the parliamentary election.