EUROPEAN HEADLINES
BBC Europe – France election: Leading candidates clash over burkini in TV debate. The two leading candidates in the French election have traded barbs in an occasionally fiery TV debate. Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and centrist Emanuel Macron clashed over the full-body “burkini” swimsuit worn by some Muslim women. Ms Le Pen said multiculturalism must end, but was accused by Mr Macron of making enemies of Muslims in France.
| FT |
FBI confirms probe into possible Trump campaign-Kremlin links.
Blow to president over Russia scandal. Comey says no evidence for Obama wiretap claim. |
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| WSJE |
U.K. sets first Brexit step.
Triggering of article 50 on March 29 launches the process of leaving European Union. |
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| INYT |
Alibaba’s flood of fakes.
Small businesses take on e-commerce giant over counterfeit merchandise. |
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| Le Monde |
Worried banks faced with the consequences of a high score for the FN.
French banks do not want to give credence to a possible victory of Ms Le Pen and avoid any contact with the National Front, contrary to Anglo-Saxon banks. |
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| Les Echos |
Wages: gaps widen in Europe.
In several countries, including Italy, Greece and Portugal, wages are still lower than in 2009. In France, labor costs rose slightly faster than in the euro zone last year. |
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| Frankfurter Allgemeine |
Merkel threatens ban on Turkish politicians after Nazi accusations.
“We will not accept that the purpose sanctifies the means and that all taboos fall”. |
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| Sueddeutsche Zeitung |
Kauder: Schulz is thinking about election campaigns.
CDU leader attacks new SPD chairman. While the chancellor has to cope with the delicate international situation, his behaviour is limited to a “refusal to work”. |
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| La Repubblica |
“Mummy tomorrow”, vague rules for financial aid.
Clash between the National Social Insurance Agency and the ministry. |
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| Il Sole 24 Ore |
Brexit negotiations will start on 29 March.
Uncertainty for European citizens living in the United Kingdom. |
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| Gazeta Wyborcza |
Drivers to shoulder high costs.
Despite a hiking prices of civil liability insurance (OC) and comprehensive insurance (AC) for drivers, the insurance companies have lost over PLN1 billion on car insurance policies. This does not bode well for the future as drivers must prepare to even higher prices. |
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| El Pais |
Spanish government deems independence referendum unconstitutional.
“Discussing does not mean that some people can ask for what they cannot give”, answers Vice-President of Santamaría of the Generalitat. |
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| Expansion |
Santander and BBVA force their executives to buy shares.
The entities intend to align their interests with shareholders’ interests. |
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| The Times |
Global brands shun Google.
Hundreds of companies suspend advertising in row over extremist content. |
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| The Guardian |
FBI chief confirms inquiry into Trump’s Moscow connections.
Unprecedented statement reveals investigation into collusion claims. President hits back, denying any interference in US election. |
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