Portugal Gets Extra Year to Meet Budget Targets
As Portugal’s economy fails to recover, the government struggles to reduce its deficit.
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British Conservatives, Liberals at Odds over Budget Plan
Conservatives champion deeper spending and tax cuts. Liberal Democrats are skeptical.
Britain, France Challenge German Policy in Syria
Germany resists British and French demands to allow weapons supplies into Syria.
Falklanders Defy Argentina, Vote to Remain British
Residents of the Falkland Islands near Argentina vote in a referendum to remain a British territory.
Italian Left Restless After Disappointing Election Result
Party leader Pier Luigi Bersani’s former rival criticizes his efforts in forming a government.
Central Bank “Doing Nothing” to Save Eurozone?
The European Central Bank has alarmed the Germans by doing too much!
Britain to Send Armored Vehicles to Syria’s Rebels
The United Kingdom will deliver “technical assistance” to opposition forces in Syria.
Italy’s Left Issues Ultimatum, Threatens Reelections
Italy’s left-wing leader calls on the anti-establishment Five Star Movement’s Beppe Grillo to “say what he wants.”
Dutch Deficit Rises, Coalition Seeks Opposition Support
The government needs opposition support to get its budget through the Senate.
Italy’s Left Courts Populists, Rules Out Grand Coalition
Italy’s largest left-wing party promises to put forward a program that others could support.
European Leaders Urge Ukraine to Loosen Russia Ties
Ukraine has three months to prove that it is committed to deepening relations with Europe.
Italy’s Mainstream Parties Seek Way Out of Deadlock
Left-wing leader Pier Luigi Bersani will struggle to form a majority government.
Deadlock Looms After Italians Return Divided Parliament
Italy faces political paralysis as neither the left nor the right wins an absolute majority.
Italy’s Left Struggles to Take Control of Legislature
Italy’s left-wing parties are ahead in the polls but may fall short of a majority.
Dutch Liberals Seek to Draw Conservatives into Coalition
The Netherlands’ ruling parties do not command a majority in the Senate.