BBC Europe – Macron declared ‘winner’ of final debate. French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron appeared to cement his position as the front-runner after his clash with far-right rival Marine Le Pen in Wednesday evening’s final TV debate. French pundits, newspapers and a highly regarded viewers’ poll all declared the centrist candidate the most convincing.
May accuses EU of swaying vote
British prime minister’s comments come as bloc official toughens negotiating position.
FRANCE
Macron – Le Pen: two France face to face
At the heart of the debate between the two ballots, two profoundly different visions of France and Europe, opposed the two candidates.
ITALY
Le Pen-Macron confrontation in view of the second ballot
The three-hour TV duel between Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron in view of the second ballot of the French Presidential elections was extremely harsh. Ms Le Pen is still behind Mr Macron (40%-60%) and she abandoned all forms of political correctness, trying to “go for broke”.
GERMANY
EU claims up to €100 billion from the UK
Brexit bill. May: European politicians want to influence election.
LUXEMBOURG
A 100 billion euros divorce
The tone rises between Brussels and London on Brexit’s modalities, as the EU presented its conditions, yesterday. The “financial regulation” is at the forefront of discord as it could cost €100 billion in the United Kingdom.
AUSTRIA
Why the controls does (not) end
The European Commission allows Austria to guard its borders until November only. Although there are alternatives to the security of citizens, this could have an effect on the potential election campaign.
SPAIN
PSOE accuses Podemos of sabotaging its internal process
The PSOE’s administration board president and the main socialist leaders criticise Iglesias’ “interference”.
BULGARIA
The Borisov 3 cabinet: Old ministers, new roles and a few surprises
Following one-month talks between Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (CEDB) party and the United Patriots coalition, the ministerial nominations in Boyko Borisov’s 3rd cabinet were announced on 3 May.
PORTUGAL
Interview Francisco Louçã
“There is not and there will not be a substitution” of Carlos Costa. “The state has the obligation to propose a debt restructuring to Europe”.
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Syria will be looked into four zones
Moscow will reconcile the Syrians with their own and others’ hands.
