Britain, Sweden Opt Out Centralized Banking Oversight
Countries in the eurozone centralize financial supervision. Britain and Sweden are skeptical.
Europe
Fillon Supports New Leadership Primary on French Right
The former premier calls for a revote, but says he will “probably” not stand for election.
Berlusconi Blames Monti for Recession, Toeing German Line
The former prime minister ties to tap into Italians’ mounting Euroskepticism.
British European Union Membership at Crossroad
Analysts from the geostrategic consultancy Wikistrat reflect on Britain’s future in Europe.
Italy’s Monti to Resign After Berlusconi Pulls Support
The technocrat warns that Italy could become “the detonator” that blows up the eurozone.
Britain to Miss Fiscal Targets, Credit Rating in Doubt
Britain’s top credit rating could be in peril as the country misses its debt and deficit targets.
Franco-German Defense Relations Unlikely to Deepen
Enhanced Franco-German military cooperation would effectively shut Britain out of Europe.
Britain’s Osborne: No Turning Back on Fiscal Policy
The chancellor believes that reversing budget policy would be a “complete disaster.”
Bersani Declared Winner in Italian Left’s Primary Election
The veteran party secretary defeats the young mayor of Florence, Matteo Renzi.
South Tyrol Resists Austerity, Contemplates Secession
Italy’s German-speaking minority resents being told to cut spending when it doesn’t even have any debt.
Catalonia Votes for Independence from Spain
A majority of Catalans back parties that want to break away from Spain.
Fillon Divides French Right, Copé Rejects Truce
Jean-François Copé says his challenger crossed a “red line” by splitting conservatives.
Dutch, German Leaders Criticized for Greek Debt Deal
Opposition parties in the two countries have little faith in the latest agreement with Greece.
Former French Premier Splits Conservatives in Parliament
François Fillon and his supporters break away after a contentious leadership election.
Sarkozy Urged to Intervene in Party’s Leadership Dispute
The former president is seen as the only man who can unite the warring factions in his party.