BBC Europe – EU’s Barnier visiting Irish border region. Michel Barnier is on a two-day visit to Ireland ahead of the beginning of Brexit negotiations. He is meeting local business owners, who could be negatively affected if tariffs were imposed on trade between the UK and EU. On Thursday, Mr Barnier said the Irish border issue would be one of his three priorities in negotiations.
No more the global banker?
“Brexit” imperils status London built during era of colonial power.
FRANCE
Behind the scenes of Macron’s legislative nominations
The names of 450 to 480 La République en marche candidates were to be announced on Thursday 11 May, rather than 577 as planned.
GERMANY
Despite gigantic tax surplus – citizens are not being relieved
From now until 2021, the government will take in €54 billion more than predicted: Politicians demand visible decreases in spending, but the Finance Minister does not see any room for manoeuvre
ITALY
“School, mandatory vaccines”
Health Minister Beatrice Lorenzin prepared a decree that includes a list of mandatory vaccines for all primary school children. Education Minister Valeria Fedeli noted that such obligations should “not overcome the right to study”. However, Ms Lorenzin claims that she had notified Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni a few days ago, and he confirmed his support.
SPAIN
Judge proposes to judge Bankia’s former management team
Rato and Acebes are among the accused. The investigating judge of the National High Court exempts the Bank of Spain and CNMV.
AUSTRIA
ÖVP forced autumn election: “Kern is unbelievable”
Austrian leaders consider the coalition as ended, yet Minister for Foreign Affairs Kurz seems to be ready to become the party’s chief.
CYPRUS
“I do not exclude a new Geneva”, stated President Anastasiades
Anastasiades’ statement after his meeting with Akinci last night.
GREECE
The delay costs EUR 2 billion
The Commission reduced by 0.6% for 2017 and by 0.5% for 2018 the target for the GDP rise.
PORTUGAL
After physicians, judges threaten government with strike
Trade union considers strike if government does not implement revision of professionals status that includes increase of wage complement. Ministry keeps proposal secret.
ROMANIA
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, in Bucharest: “The CVM must be lifted and will end by January 2019, when Romania takes over the presidency of the EU Council”
President Juncker held a speech on the future of the European Union during his first visit to Romania as President of the European Commission yesterday. Mr Juncker pointed out that “Romania and the European Union go together”.
