Hollande Calls Islamic State Attacks in Paris “Act of War”
The Islamic State claims responsibility for attacks that the French president calls “an act of war.”
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Dozens Die in Paris Attacks, Hollande Declares State of Emergency
President François Hollande declares a state of emergency after dozens die in Paris.
Dutch Labor Party Leader Suspect in Intelligence Leak
Parliament is due to investigate who leaked information from a classified intelligence briefing.
Portuguese Left Forces Passos Coelho to Step Down
Portugal’s prime minister loses a confidence vote only days after presenting his government.
Tougher Immigration Policies Split Germany’s Ruling Parties
“The left hand of the government doesn’t know what the right is doing anymore.”
Catalan Parties Vote to “Disconnect” from Spain
A month after the election, Catalonia’s separatists take the first step to seceding from Spain.
Brussels Gives Spain Pass on Growth, Fails It on Deficit
Spain’s economy is growing, but the government is slow to rein in deficit spending and unemployment.
Portugal’s Left Teams Up to Oust Passos Coelho
Two far-left parties agree to go into coalition with the Socialists to remove the right from office.
France Deploys Carrier to Support War on Islamic State
President François Hollande announces the deployment of France’s only aircraft carrier.
Merkel Joins Britain’s Call for Two-Speed Europe
28 member states can no longer integrate all at the same pace.
Merkel Mends Ties with Bavarian Ally on Immigration
The German chancellor walks back her open-doors policy.
Erdoğan Unexpectedly Wins Back Majority in Turkey
The veteran Turkish leader dumbfounds his opponents by taking back control of parliament.
Austria to Erect Fence on Border, Germany Critical
Europe’s migrant crisis is raising tension between the two German-speaking countries.
Osborne Vows to “Lessen” Impact of Tax Credit Cuts
Britain’s chancellor takes a step back after seeing his legislation defeated in the House of Lords.
Lords Force Cameron, Osborne to Delay Tax Credit Cuts
In an unusual demonstration of its power, Britain’s unelected upper chamber delays cuts in tax credits.