BBC Europe – UK accused of ‘losing cool’ on Gibraltar by Spanish minister. Foreign minister Alfonso Dastis has said the Spanish government had been “surprised by the tone of comments coming out of Britain” about Gibraltar. He told a Madrid conference: “It seems someone is losing their cool.” On Sunday ex-Conservative leader Lord Howard said the UK would be willing to defend Gibraltar in the same way it defended the Falklands 35 years ago.
FRANCE
Social: CGT’s historic failure against reformists.
The CFDT has dethroned the CGT as the biggest private sector union, a place that it has occupied since 1895. The ballot also reshuffles the cards of the unions’ representativeness for branch agreements.
GERMANY
Berlin is preparing for trade dispute
After US President Trump’s decrees the Federal Government unusually sharply insists on the adherence of existing agreements, counting however on a “constructive dialogue”
ITALY
Il Sole 24 Ore
Discounts and loans for young professionals
Baby benefits and microcredits for first-time job entrants.
POLAND
Putin provoking Poland
Another phase of Russian plan aimed at out country.
SPAIN
The prosecutor investigates companies used in Catalonian secession
The Civil Guard asked for data about twenty consulting and tech companies.
BULGARIA
The CEDB wants majoritarian election system now
The amendments to the Election Code are related to the referendum.
HUNGARY
Several thousand for CEU
EU Commissioner Tibor Navracsics also spoke up for the operation of the institution.
PORTUGAL
Portuguese State penalises MEO for infringement on a public service contract
The provider was notified to pay almost €1 million. Contract that forces PT Portugal to provide public telephone booth or a public telephone, as in hospitals, was not fulfilled. The company received more than €12 million to fulfil public service obligations.
USA
Democracy crumbles in Venezuela
Some say populist revolt that elevated Chavez has led to authoritarian rule.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Russia estimation
The Russian government has identified the victims and those who benefited from VAT growth and reduced pension payments.
