EU Likely to Relax Syrian Weapons Sanctions
European nations are expected to relax the terms of their embargo in order to put pressure on Syria’s Bashar Assad.
Europe
At Arctic Meeting, European Union Left Out in the Cold
Arctic Council states are reluctant to grant the supranational body observer status.
France’s Hollande Lambastes Austerity, Germans Shrug
The Germans recognize that the Frenchman’s denunciations are to shield himself from left-wing criticism.
Cameron Urges Transatlantic Trade Deal, Obstacles Remain
Not all Western leaders share David Cameron’s enthusiasm for expanding trade.
Bulgaria’s Right Wins Election Amid Scandals, Unemployment
But former prime minister Boyko Borisov could struggle to form a majority government.
British Minister: European Union Exit “Perfectly Tolerable”
Michael Gove, the education secretary, argues there are “certain advantages” to leaving the European Union.
Liberalizing European Services Would Boost Growth: Study
Fully implementing the bloc’s services directive could raise European growth 2.3 percent.
India-EU Free Trade “Early Harvest” Deal Looks Possible
Short of a full agreement, Europe and India may tentatively agree to expand trade.
France, Italy Seek Different “Growth” Than Germany
When European leaders speak of “growth,” they can mean very different things.
Euroskeptics Lead English “Revolt” Against Major Parties
Britian’s Conservatives and Labour should both be concerned about UKIP’s rise.
British Express Ruling Party Discontent in Local Polls
Britain’s two ruling parties lose hundreds of local council seats to Euroskeptics and Labour.
“Southern Discomfort” Looms for Both Parties in England
Labour is unlikely to benefit from the Conservatives’ poor approval ratings in the south.
Netherlands’ Willem-Alexander Might Not Be Trade King
The Dutch like to think of their monarchy as an economic asset, but there’s little proof.
Berlusconi Emerges Stronger from Italian Left’s Turmoil
With the left in turmoil, Italy’s scandal-ridden former premier suddenly looks reliable.
Seeking to Broaden Coalition, German Greens Lurch Left
Green party members defy their pragmatic leaders and vote for tax increases.