EUROPEAN HEADLINES
BBC Europe – Germany warns citizens of Turkey risks amid arrests. The German government has warned its citizens and firms they face the risk of “arbitrary” arrest in Turkey. “People who are travelling to Turkey for private or business reasons are urged to exercise increased caution,” the German foreign ministry said. Firms face investment risks in Turkey because of Turkish legal deficiencies, the ministry said.
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| Le Monde |
Chief of Staff resigns: the reasons behind an historic crisis
France’s highest-ranking military officer, Pierre de Villiers, tendered his resignation to President Macron, on Wednesday 19 July. |
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| La Stampa |
Costa quits, governing coalition loses a component
PD ready to ask presidential palace to avoid provisional administration |
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| Gazeta Wyborcza |
Brussels tough on government
The European Commission has entered a sharp conflict about the independence of the Polish judiciary. It warned the Polish government: disciplinary proceedings might start in a week. Huge penalties are hanging over our heads. |
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| El Pais |
EU warns Poland over its clear authoritarian drift
Commission threatens to suspend Poland’s voting rights if the government finally puts the judiciary under political control |
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| Der Standard |
EU threatens Poland with withdrawal of voting rights
Commission calls for the judicial reform to be stopped |
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| L’Echo |
Homeowners with photovoltaic installations will pay up in 2020
The average bill will increase by €330 to €660 per year in Wallonia. |
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| Naftemporiki |
New Rambo for big tax evasion cases
The new service will be staffed with 135 auditors and will be able to arrest suspects |
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| Magyar Hirlap |
Orbán: The EU punishes itself if it does not cooperate with Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel is often criticised from Europe although it is the only democracy in the Middle East, the only place where Christians are safe, and their communities not only survive but also grow |
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| Quotidien Luxembourg |
EU warns Poland
The European Commission yesterday urged the Polish government to “put on hold” its new controversial reforms of the judicial system, raising the threat of unprecedented sanctions if Warsaw does not stop the “clear risks” to the rule of law. |
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| WSJ |
Kiss sealed Saudi drama
In marble palace room, a younger cousin brought a swift end to crown prince’s long career |
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