Greece Submits Reforms for Bailout Extension, IMF Critical
Greece’s latest promises underwhelm the IMF. Europeans agree to extend its bailout anyway.
Germany Denies Lithuania Arms, Lawmakers Critical
Lawmakers from both coalition parties criticize the decision not to supply a NATO ally with weapons.
Communists Back Pro-European Coalition in Moldova
Moldova’s Communists support the pro-European government, but their voters might not.
Finland, Sweden Announce Military Pact
The two neutralist Scandinavian countries announce a pact that could see them go to war together.
Yemen’s Hadi Reappears in Aden, Denounces Houthi “Coup”
The president’s reappearance raises the possibility of Yemen falling apart along pre-unification lines.
Venezuela’s Socialist Revolution Has Turned Ugly
Rather than recognize the errors of his mentor, Nicolás Maduro resorts to totalitarian measures.
Eurozone Agrees to Four-Month Loan Extension for Greece
Greece backs down and agrees to comply with the conditions of its bailout in order to get more support.
French Government Survives Confidence Vote
The Socialists survive a confidence vote after ramming through economic reforms.
Greece Wants New Loan Without Conditions
Greece’s new government wants another loan from Europe but dump the bailout.
France’s Hollande Bypasses Parliament, Enacts Reforms
France’s president enacts economic reforms by executive order, bypassing his own Socialist Party.
Hungary’s Nationalist Premier Shows Putin Not Isolated
Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest is largely devoid of substance but shows he is not isolated in Europe.
Egypt Strikes Libya Islamists, Italy Wary of Intervention
Egypt calls for an international effort to “defeat terrorism” in Libya. Italy isn’t so sure.
Left Up in Polls as Israelis Name Economy Top Concern
The left is up in the polls, but Benjamin Netanyahu could cling to power.
Dutch Ruling Party Leader Threatens Greek Euro Exit
The Netherlands’ liberal party thinks Greece should leave the euro.
Suspect in Copenhagen Shootings Killed by Police
Danish police kill the man suspected in shootings at a free speech meeting and a synagogue.