FRANCE

Europe: the gap widens between East and West

Projects to boost the Union, wanted by the French president, are countered by the rebellion of central and eastern European countries, who want their say.

GERMANY

The upswing goes on

Growth of about 2.2% / Record surplus for the state / Overheating danger

ITALY

Agreement between Italy and France comes into being. “A push for EU”

Macron: Happy to work with Gentiloni

SPAIN

Former Catalan leaders imprisoned after independence bid recant and accept law

Fron, Sánchez and Cuixart leave Puigdemont’s side. They admit before the Supreme Court that  infringements were committed and that the only valid path is under the Constitution.

AUSTRIA

How China plays with the Dollar

Monetary policy. Merely the rumour, that China could stop the purchase of US public debt, has shaken the markets. But the two giants remain linked – as long as the dollar is the global currency.

BULGARIA

Council President Tusk recites classic Bulgarian poetry

Council President Tusk delivered an emotional speech in Bulgarian.

HUNGARY

Election with a systemic error

IT support for voting still has defects. Election to be held on 8 April

LUXEMBOURG

He shook Luxembourg

Interview with whistleblower Antoine Deltour on Luxleaks, Jean-Claude Juncker and the government

MALTA

Suspect politicians ‘must be removed and swiftly probed’

A European Parliament report called on those politicians perceived to be implicated in “serious acts of corruption and money laundering” linked to the Panama Papers to be removed from public office and swiftly investigated.

PORTUGAL

Education Girls ahead of boys in grades

It was known that on average girls have a better performance in school, but data disclosed by the Education ministry show that the gap is widening, both in primary and secondary school.