Berlusconi’s Party Collapses After Government Survives
The former prime minister loses dozens of his allies.
Europe
After Cabinet Walkout, Letta Seeks Majority to Avoid Elections
The Italian prime minister hopes to draw dissident members of other parties into his coalition.
Austrian Ruling Parties Fend Off Euroskeptic Challenge
But the conservatives in the ruling coalition could yet form a government with other parties on the right.
Britain’s Cameron: Opposition’s Energy, Land Proposals “Nuts”
The Conservative says his opponent’s proposals remind him of Labour’s 1983 “suicide note.”
Italy’s Coalition Near Collapse as Berlusconi Allies Threaten to Walk Out
The former prime minister’s supporters oppose planned tax increases.
Dutch Opposition Unlikely to Back Coalition in Senate
Without opposition support, Prime Minister Mark Rutte would be unable to pass legislation.
Labour Leader Paints Ruling Conservatives as Uncaring Elite
Ed Miliband accuses David Cameron’s government of accomplishing a “recovery for the few.”
Populism Endangers Portugal’s Austerity Reforms
As Portugal faces local elections, calls to weaken fiscal consolidation efforts are growing louder.
Dutch to Miss Deficit Target Despite More Austerity
More spending cuts and tax increases will more allow the Netherlands to keep its deficit under 3 percent.
British Manufacturing Expected to See Renaissance
Companies repatriate manufacturing jobs as demand for British products rises.
Britain’s Conservatives Could Win Trade Union Support
Trade union members are not as hostile to right-wing policy proposals as is commonly assumed.
Belarus, Russia to Stage European Defense Exercise
NATO is not alarmed by the deployment of hundreds of vehicles and thousands of soldiers.
Norway’s Election Winners Propose Relaxing Wealth Fund’s Spending
Norway’s incoming conservative administration may use the country’s oil fund to pay for domestic policy priorities.
Italy’s Letta Fails to Stabilize Coalition with Tax Cut
By giving in to right’s demand for tax repeal, the prime minister invites scorn from his own allies.
Labour Undermined Britain’s Standing in Syria Vote: Ministers
Conservatives say the left acted “opportunistically” when it withheld support for airstrikes.