Greece Talks Collapse, Germany Rejects “Blackmail”
Germany warns it will not pay for the mistakes of Greek leaders.
Southern Europe
Creditors Tell Greece: Take It Or Leave It
The European Union and the International Monetary Fund seems ready to give up on the Greeks.
Italian Regional Elections Disappointment for Renzi
Italian voters fail to give Prime Minister Matteo Renzi a boost for his reform efforts.
Greece Still Doesn’t Get It, Tsipras Lashes Out at Creditors
Alexis Tsipras accuses other European countries of “punishing” Greece. He will still take their money.
Italy’s Renzi Faces Test for Reforms in Local Elections
Another victory could vindicate the prime minister’s efforts to shake up Italy’s economy and political system.
Spanish Punish Traditional Parties, Split Vote Four Ways
Disillusioned Spanish voters give the far left and a once-small liberal party the benefit of the doubt.
Between Switzerland and Salazar: Rethinking American Foreign Policy
America’s should fall between the foreign policy of Switzerland and Portugal’s António Salazar.
United States Urge Greece to Pull Out of Russian Gas Pipeline
America advises its NATO ally Greece to back the European Union’s Southern Gas Corridor instead.
As Podemos Falls, Spanish Liberals Rise in Polls
Centrists are channeling Spanish anger in the direction of sensible, liberal economic reforms.
Renzi Sees Off Critics, Pushes Through Italian Voting Reform
An overhaul of the voting system should make it easier for the social democrat to win reelection.
Portuguese Ruling Parties Form Pact Against Socialists
Portugal’s right-wing parties form a pact to try to keep the Socialists out of power.
Eurozone Raises Pressure on Greece, Urges Reforms
Ministers urge Greece to make haste with reforms in order to qualify for continued financial support.
Threat of Snap Elections Shows Greek Leaders Delusional
Greece can’t expect to go back on its word but continue to get financial help from the rest of Europe.
Italy’s Renzi Loosens Reins on Spending
Having barely made an effort to shrink the state, Italy’s leader starts talking about stimulus.
In Moscow, Greece’s Tsipras Hints at Closer Ties with Russia
The Greek prime minister wins little more than symbolic support from Russia.