Farage Could “Potentially” Do Deal with Britain’s Conservatives
The Euroskeptic party leader shifts his position on working with David Cameron’s Conservatives.
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Mariupol Offensive Suggests Russia’s Ambitions Broad
An attack on the port city of Mariupol suggests Russia’s land grab in Ukraine is far from over.
Dutch, Germans Critical of European Quantitative Easing
Media in Germany and the Netherlands are critical of the European Central Bank’s latest policy.
Italy’s Renzi Wins Senate Support for Electoral Reforms
A vote in the Italian Senate paves the way for an overhaul of the Italian electoral system.
Germans Apprehensive About Quantitative Easing
The Germans fear debt purchases will undermine the incentive for structural reform.
Belgium Deploys Troops with Europe on High Terror Alert
Belgian soldiers are deployed to help guard government and Jewish sites in Antwerp and Brussels.
Balkans Vulnerable to Russian Meddling, Expert Warns
If Russia wants to force Europe’s attention away from Ukraine, it could make trouble in the Balkans.
Russia’s Gazprom Says Will End Gas Transits Through Ukraine
The Russian energy conglomerate urges its European customers to link up with a new Turkish pipeline.
Finland’s Stubb Rules Out Greek Debt Reduction
The Finnish prime minister says a “resounding no” to forgiving Greek loans from other eurozone countries.
Catalonia to Call Election as Proxy for Independence
Catalan independence leaders promise to interpret an election victory as a vote to leave Spain.
European Right is Allowing Putin’s Friends to Monopolize Anti-Islamism
By refusing to confront the problems of Islam, European leaders allow pro-Russian nationalism to flourish.
Going into Election, Greece on Collision Course with Germany
The Germans are running out of patience, but most Greeks don’t believe their threats.
Britain’s Miliband Proposes More State Interventionism
The Labour Party leader calls for energy price cuts and higher taxes on the rich.
Suspects in Paris Attack Killed After Two-Day Manhunt
The suspects in the attack on the Charlie Hebdo newspaper are killed in a shootout with French police.
Gunmen Kill Twelve at French Magazine Lampooning Islam
Twelve people, including two police officers, are murdered.