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08/06 – Today’s headlines from across the EU

EUROPEAN HEADLINES

BBC Europe – Germany backs pullout from Incirlik airbase in Turkey row. Germany’s cabinet has agreed to move military forces from Turkey to Jordan amid a diplomatic dispute. Turkey has repeatedly refused to allow German MPs to visit the 260 soldiers stationed at the Incirlik airbase. The Ankara government is angry that Germany gave asylum to soldiers accused of involvement in a botched coup.

FRANCE

Le Figaro

An all-or-nothing election for Theresa May

The outcome of this Thursday’s general election, which was called by the British Prime Minister in order to operate freely on Brexit, is more uncertain than announced. The Tories’ lead over Labour has melted away.

GERMANY

Frankfurter

Federal government must repay some €6 billion to nuclear power companies

Karlsruhe: Fuel elements tax unconstitutional / Hendricks: Colossal annoyance

ITALY

Corriere-della-Sera-IT

“Trump said: Don’t investigate”

The former head of the FBI, James Comey, will give evidence today to the US Senate over the Russiagate investigation. He will allege that President Trump put pressure on him to drop the Russiagate investigation against his administration.

SPAIN

El Pais

Popular’s shortage of liquidity accelerated fire sale to Santander

EU authorities said the bank was on the verge of bankruptcy. Botín buys the lender for €1 and increases capital by €7 billion.

BULGARIA

Standard Daily

The settlement of the Greek debt is necessary for Greece’s return to the markets

Taxation authorities in Bulgaria have launched a probe into the vehicles with German registration plates starting with the SHA initials.

DENMARK

Information

The British are choosing between a hard and soft break from the EU

Thursday’s election was commenced due to Brexit. Now, it is apparent that the two candidates for the office of Prime Minister would tackle the issue of the break from the European Union quite differently. While May would embrace a hard break, with immigration control on the inner market, Corbyn would want a softer break, with less fear of the free mobility.

GREECE

Naftemporiki

The keys for sustainable growth

The settlement of the Greek debt is necessary for Greece’s return to the markets.

MALTA

The Times of Malta

Prime Minister aims to bow out on a high

This is my last election, pledges Joseph Muscat.

PORTUGAL

Negocios

Santander climbs on podium with Popular

The deal’s impact on the sector, employees, and clients.

SLOVENIA

Delo

More Europe in defence

A clearer plan for the strategic autonomy of the EU is being prepared.

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