Cyprus Denies Would Lease Military Bases to Russia
Establishing a military presence on Cyprus would be a huge strategic gain for Russia.
Southern Europe
Tsipras Doesn’t Seem to Care About Democracy Elsewhere
In order to keep his promises, the new Greek prime minister expects other leaders to break theirs.
Berlusconi’s Party Says Reform Pact with Renzi Broken
Conservatives are angry they weren’t consulted on the election of Italy’s new president.
Tsipras Wins Italian Backing. France, Germany Guarded
Italy’s Matteo Renzi promises Greece the “strongest possible support.”
French Support for Greece Exacerbates Europe’s North-South Divide
French support for Greece raises the prospect of a Mediterranean bloc resisting Germany.
Greece Would Block Transatlantic Trade Pact: Minister
The far-left ruling party in Greece says it will not ratify a trade agreement with the United States.
Independent Catalonia Would Get Higher Credit Rating
Catalonia would recover its investment-grade credit rating if it seceded from Spain, a study shows.
New Greek Government Sympathetic to Putin’s Russia
Greece’s new leaders advocate closer relations with Russia and question the usefulness of NATO.
Senate Backs Renzi-Berlusconi Pact, Some Leftists Angered
Some left-wing Italian lawmakers are angered by their leader’s cooperation with Silvio Berlusconi.
Greece Defies Bailout Terms, Cancels Privatizations
Violating the terms of its bailout, Greece cancels privatizations and vows to raise pension payments.
Greek Far Left to Form Coalition with Right-Wing Euroskeptics
Greece’s next government will challenge the rest of Europe in order to put a end to austerity.
Far Left Wins Greek Election, Wants to End Austerity
A party that promises to renege on Greece’s bailout commitments wins the parliamentary election.
Italy’s Renzi Wins Senate Support for Electoral Reforms
A vote in the Italian Senate paves the way for an overhaul of the Italian electoral system.
Balkans Vulnerable to Russian Meddling, Expert Warns
If Russia wants to force Europe’s attention away from Ukraine, it could make trouble in the Balkans.
Finland’s Stubb Rules Out Greek Debt Reduction
The Finnish prime minister says a “resounding no” to forgiving Greek loans from other eurozone countries.