European Foreign Ministers Reject Arming Syrian Rebels
The European Union maintains its embargo on Syria, preventing weapons support.
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South Tyrolean Separatists Reject Alliance with Center-Left
German-speaking populists in Italy’s far north are critical of an electoral pact with the center-left.
British, Germans Fear Italians to Return Berlusconi
The German finance minister urges Italians not to “repeat the error” of voting for Berlusconi.
High-Speed Rail Not Coming to Britain Fast Enough
The United Kingdom should consider a more comprehensive high-speed rail network.
Britain Seals French Military Axis in West Africa
After Libya, Mali is the latest testing ground for the Anglo-French security relationship.
Berlusconi Makes Italians Offer They Can’t Refuse
The former premier promises Italians tax relief and surges in the polls.
Labour Complains About Borrowing, Suggests More
Ed Miliband chastises the government for borrowing when he would borrow even more.
Swedes Reject Centralization, Sympathetic to Cameron
Sweden’s prime minister rules out giving more power to Brussels.
Clegg “Not Going to Change Course” on Budget Policy
The deputy prime minister says Britain cannot return to the “bad old days” of borrowing.
Italy’s Left Rules Out Centrist Coalition After Election
Italy’s left-wing parties do not want to prop up another government led by Mario Monti.
Leftist Former Prime Ministers Wins Czech Presidency
Miloš Zeman is expected to support a more pro-European policy.
Aristocrat, Leftist Square Off in Czech Presidential Election
Both candidates favor stronger relations with the rest of the European Union.
Clegg Criticizes Cuts as Britain Slides Into Recession
The Liberal Democrat leader questions the coalition government’s austerity program.
Italy’s Monti Open to Broad Coalition, Left Surges
Mario Monti is willing to govern with the right, provided Silvio Berlusconi resigns.
Monti, Rutte Advocate Transatlantic Trade Zone
The Italian and Dutch prime minister argue it is “crucial” to expand trade between America and Europe.