Italy’s Left Rebels Against Leader in Presidential Vote
Pier Luigi Bersani’s lawmakers vote down his nominee for president.
Europe
Cyprus: A Small Country Raises Big Questions
The Cypriot bailout rekindled many fears about the eurozone’s ability to stay together.
Montenegro Reelects Pro-European Incumbent President
The ruling socialist party’s Filip Vujanović promises a “European” Montenegro.
Dutch Right Laments Rutte’s Indecisiveness on Budget
Conservatives accuse the prime minister of avoiding necessary budget adjustments.
Berlusconi Might Accept Leftist President, Popularity Mounts
The former Italian prime minister waters down his demands while his popularity rises.
“German Europe” Replaces “European Germany”
The European Union was designed to contain German power. Now it can’t do without.
German Conservatives Regard Euroskeptics Warily
A new party that calls for a German eurozone exit could steal right-wing votes.
Mounting Unrest Could Force Slovenia to Seek Aid
The small Central European country could be the next victim in the eurozone’s crisis.
Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s “Iron Lady”, Dies
The former prime minister’s legacy still divides Britons.
Italy’s Renzi Urges Party to Form Left-Right Government
The mayor of Florence seems to be preparing for another leadership challenge.
Italy’s Left May Have to Let Berlusconi into Coalition
Pier Luigi Bersani may have to do a deal with the right.
Cyprus Refuses to Be Drawn Into Russia’s Orbit
For now, Europe is the only power able to extend a lifeline to Cyprus’ economy.
Schröder’s Legacy Still Relevant to German Left
Germany’s Social Democrats subordinate social programs to economic growth.
Labour Urges Stimulus, Tax Relief to Promote Growth
Britain’s shadow chancellor Ed Balls says growth is the way to reduce the deficit.
Independent Scottish Defense Would Amount to Little
Philip Hammond’s assessment of an independent Scottish defense force is accurate.
