French Socialists Enact Labor Reforms by Decree
Socialist Party leaders bypass opposition from within their own party to liberalize the French labor market.
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Greeks Push Through Pension Cuts, Eye Debt Relief
Greek leaders hope that the latest round of cutbacks will unlock talks in Brussels about debt relief.
Europe Quietly Breaks Free from Russian Gas
EU regulations are making it harder for Russia to divide and conquer.
France Leads Opposition to South America Trade Deal
The country is apprehensive about liberalizing trade with a major exporter of agricultural products.
Russian Pipeline Divides German Right
Angela Merkel’s ally in Brussels speaks out against a gas pipeline that would bypass Ukraine.
Assad Loyalists Break Ceasefire, Besiege Aleppo
The Syrian regime launches an attempt to retake the opposition’s last remaining stronghold in the north.
Tusk Rebuffs Greek Attempt to Circumvent Lenders
The European Council president turns down a Greek request to take the discussion to national leaders.
Clinton, Trump Dominate Northeastern Primaries
Five states put Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump closer to the nomination.
New Elections Expected in Spain After Talks Fail
A final round of talks organized by the monarch fails to produce a breakthrough.
Time “Not On Our Side” in Trade Talks: Obama
The American president calls for progress in trade negotiations before politics get in the way.
Poland’s Government Steps Up Battle with Court
The conservative Law and Justice party continues to try to stack the Constitutional Tribunal in its favor.
Clinton, Trump Triumph in New York Primaries
For the Democrats, the presidential contest is basically over. The Republican still have a long way to go.
Far-Left Voters Reject Coalition in Spain
A majority rejects a proposed coalition government led by the mainstream Socialists in a party referendum.
Some Rubio Delegates Would Be Free Agents
Some of the delegates previously committed to nominating the Floridian could vote for someone else.
Tripoli Islamists Make Way for Unity Government
Leaders who hope to reunify Libya continue to win recognition, but one faction is holding out in Tobruk.