EUROPEAN HEADLINES
BBC Europe – Russian Economy Minister Ulyukayev charged with $2m bribe. Russia’s main anti-corruption body, the Investigative Committee (SK), said he received a payment of $2m (£1.6m). Mr Ulyukayev is the highest-ranking Russian official held since the 1991 coup attempt in what was then the USSR.
| FT Europe |
Bond rout accelerates as Trump stimulus vow spurs inflation bets
Investors see growth beating forecasts. Dollar strengthens against major rival. |
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| WSJE |
Power centre takes shape
A triumvirate of Midwesterners will hold key roles in Trump administration. |
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| INYT |
A surge of families fleeing gangs
Central American violence leaves many with no choice but to head north. |
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| Le Monde |
Will Trump’s election mark the end of globalisation?
Protectionism was at the heart of Donald Trump’s campaign and he is even considering leaving the World Trade Organisation (WTO). |
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| Les Echos |
Trump’s shock plan for the first 100 days
Taxes, immigration, investments: what the future president of the United States will really do. Congress is already reluctant about several reforms. Stormy bond market. |
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| Frankfurter Allgemeine |
CDU/CSU leaders accepts Steinmeier for Federal President
Merkel: a sign of stability in times of global unrest. Schäuble: a defeat. |
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| Süddeutsche Zeitung |
Chief diplomat is to become Federal President
Gabriel forces Steinmeier into the highest state office because the Union has no better candidate. For Merkel, this is a “decision born of reason”; for Schäuble, it’s a defeat. |
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| La Repubblica |
EU changes tack, less austerity
Budget law: Brussels gives its green light to Italy’s accounts, approving its expansive policy. |
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| Il Sole 24 Ore |
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| Gazeta Wyborcza |
Europe looks for defence
European defence fund, development of military cooperation and reform of the already functioning EU battle groups – this is how the European Union prepares for a possible withdrawal of US troops from Europe under the US presidency of Donald Trump. |
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| El Pais |
The EU wants to create a strong defence to face Trump’s threat
Ministers for Foreign Affairs consider plan to strengthen their defensive capacity. |
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| Expansion |
State-owned companies hope for changes
The new government has to take a decision on these companies’ future. |
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| The Times |
Cabinet split threatens to derail May’s Brexit talks
Leaked memo reveals Whitehall tensions. |
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| The Guardian |
Backlash over Trump role for far-right aide
Chief strategist accused of peddling white nationalism and misogyny.
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