EUROPEAN HEADLINES
BBC Europe – Women outnumber men in Spain PM Sánchez’s new cabinet. Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has given 11 of his 17 cabinet posts to women, a higher proportion than anywhere else in Europe. Mr Sánchez’s choice was in marked contrast to the male-dominated executives of ex-PM Mariano Rajoy, who was ousted last week. Women are given some of the biggest jobs including the defence, economy, finance and education portfolios
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| Les Echos |
Europe ready to clash with Donald Trump
Brussels is to charge up to €2.8 billion on US imports. At G7, Angela Merkel does not want a half-hearted compromise on free trade. |
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| Die Welt |
EU demands exemptions from Iran sanctions
Berlin, Paris and London write a sharp letter to the US government. Companies should be protected. |
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| Corriere Della Sera |
Russia, NATO puts brakes on Italy
Conte passes confidence vote. Quarrel in parliament over conflict of interests. Flat tax issue erupts. |
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| El Pais |
Sánchez promises a “modernising and pro-European” government
The head of the Spanish executive says that the new ministers will be committed to equality, social cohesion and regeneration. |
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| Die Presse |
The pitfalls of the presidency of the Council of the European Union
Council presidency: On 1 July Austria takes over the management of the EU agendas: a real challenge awaits in conflicts with partner countries, but also within the coalition. |
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| Der Standaard |
Camp for asylum seekers in the making outside the EU
Denmark and Austria want to create a camp for denied asylum seekers “at a not so nice place” outside the EU, but within Europe. |
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| 24 Chasa |
Commissioner Gabriel: The priciest intra-EU call will not cost more than BGN 0.38
This is how much a minute-long call between two EU member states will cost. |
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| Naftemporiki |
Stop in Paris for the debt
The debt relief measures, the prior actions and the pending tranche of EUR 1 billion at the EuroWorking Group. |
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| Delo |
Slovenian President Pahor acknowledges importance of JBTZ trial 30 years later
Slovenian President Pahor stated that the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights provides an eternal inspiration for mutual respect, respecting diversity as well as the necessary trust and cooperation. Slovenian President Pahor hosted a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the foundation of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights. |
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| INYT |
US-Kim deal could aid China
Summit fuels excitement over possible lifting of sanction on Norh Korea. |
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