Unilever joins race to shed foods

Company answers calls to boost returns by putting its spreads business on the block.

FRANCE

Chemical attack in Syria: United States takes on Moscow

After the alleged chemical weapon bombing of Khan Cheikhoun, the Trump administration has sharpened its tone against the Kremlin.

GERMANY

ECB is distancing itself from the Fed

The US central bank Fed under Janet Yellen puts its trust courageously on increasing interest rates and wants to improve its balance sheet. But the European Central Bank is moving stoically in the opposite direction – to the annoyance of bankers and savers

ITALY

Pentagon evaluates action plans “ We are working to remove Assad”

Trump on Syria “We are ready for military action”. US President changes his mind after gas attacks. Doubts over ground operations in fear of clashes with the Russians.

SPAIN

ETA asks France for impunity for disarmament actors

ETA asks France not to pursue those who reveal the organisation hiding places and stored arms. Paris refuses to agree with the representatives of the organisation and says that it acts against those who do not respect the law.

AUSTRIA

First meeting after separation

After Brexit, it is time to talk about future relations. Prime Minister May met yesterday with EU Council President Tusk to discuss the exit negotiations.

BELGIUM

The Schengen area strengthens its borders

Starting on 7 April, ID checks will be reinforced. The consequences for passengers remain unclear.

GREECE

The hawks of Malta

Tsipras: The completion of the review is very close.

HUNGARY

An increasing number of candidates aspire for CEU

Public personalities hope János Áder will put up resistance.

PORTUGAL

Early retirement with inferior penalisation

Government announces a reduction in cuts and an increase of bonuses.