FRANCE

Macron invites 140 foreign CEOs to choose France

The Head of State organised a summit in Versailles with the leaders of major foreign groups. Toyota is about to announce it will invest €400 million in its Valenciennes site.

GERMANY

SPD votes for coalition talks with CDU/CSU

Narrow majority. SPD chairman Martin Schulz announced tough stance. CDU/CSU insist on exploratory agreement. Die Linke speaks of “hara-kiri”.

ITALY

SPD, yes to Merkel government. The Great Coalition returns

Support approved with 56.4% of the votes, but Schulz’s party is divided

SPAIN

Rajoy and Sánchez open talks over State agreements

Government wants to bring stalemate to an end with agreements with PSOE over regional financing model and water management

AUSTRIA

SPD ready for talks with Union

Tough debate on party conference, close vote of party base for coalition negotiations

BELGIUM

There is a manpower shortage in Belgium

Employers have difficulties finding the right candidates, often because the level of demanded qualifications is high. However, solutions are being worked out.

BULGARIA

The fight against corruption to be blocked for at least 6 months

The new committee on fighting against corruption will not answer to signals about bribes soon.

CYPRUS

They are playing their last cards in the debate

What are the five presidential contenders aiming for at the debate

HUNGARY

The grand coalition is approaching

Bonn – Negotiations may start between Christian Democrats and Social Democrats about the new Merkel-government, SPD decided

MALTA

White Rocks price tag under wraps

The price being offered to develop public land at White Rocks is being kept secret, although this newspaper is reliably informed it is much lower than the estimated market value of at least €350 million.