EUROPEAN HEADLINES
BBC Europe – Baltic warning over Russian move on Nato. Lithuania has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin may test Nato in the weeks before Donald Trump becomes US president. Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius said he was “very afraid” for the Baltics, as well as the Syrian city of Aleppo.
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Yellen lays out the “critical importance” of Fed freedom
Trump to inherit economy on the up. Odds of December rate rise shorten. |
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| WSJE |
Yellen expects rate increase soon
As Trump prepares to take over as president, signals point to strengthening economy. |
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| INYT |
Workers of Walmart uniting
Strife at stores in China puts Communist in uncomfortable position. |
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| Le Monde |
The unknowns of the French conservative primary
The outcome of the first round of the French right-wing primary seems more open than ever, according to the 8th round of our survey. |
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| Les Echos |
Trump, Brexit, trade: the new world
The global balance of power disrupts. Economy, defense, terrorism, trade… the ten key questions of geopolitics for 2017. |
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| Frankfurter Allgemeine |
Obama praises Merkel in the highest tones
“She stands for great credibility and is ready to fight for her values.” |
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| Sueddeutsche Zeitung |
Obama’s legacy
On his farewell visit, the outgoing US President honours the Chancellor as a fighter for democracy and freedom. “I am glad that she is there, and the Germans should value her.” |
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| La Repubblica |
Referendum, the “no” vote gains ground
According to polls, the “yes” vote is 7 points behind, while a quarter of Italians remain undecided. |
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| Il Sole 24 Ore |
Rates of State bonds jump to 2.1%, spread surpassed 180
Yellen: “Fed rates will increase soon. I’ll stay until the end of my mandate.” |
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| Gazeta Wyborcza |
Second attack at OFE
The government wants all the saving of the Poles gathered in Open Pension Funds (OFE) to be transferred to the state’s Demographic Reserve Fund. It would lead to a decrease in the state’s indebtedness and unchanged public debt at below the 55% of GDP threshold. |
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| El Pais |
The King admits disenchantment and calls for renewal
“Governability crisis of was resolved through dialogue and generosity”. “Corruption must be a sad memory of what we shall surpass.” |
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| Expansion |
Brookfield and KKR compete for Telxius
They would take a minority holding in Telefonica’s subsidiary. |
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| The Times |
Judge backs dying child’s bid to have body frozen
Cancer victim, 14, preserved after legal first. |
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| The Guardian |
Hammond told to help families “just managing”
Autumn statement expected to offer modest boost to low income homes.
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