EUROPEAN HEADLINES
BBC Europe – France’s Marine Le Pen urges end to Russia sanctions. The National Front (FN) leader called for closer French-Russian ties at a meeting in Russia’s lower house of parliament, the Duma. She told its speaker sanctions over Russia’s annexation of Crimea were counterproductive, Interfax reported. It is not clear whether she will meet President Vladimir Putin.
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L’Humanité |
Democracy, an imperative of survival for the European Union.
60 years after the Treaty of Rome, the EU is at crossroads and plays its role in the future. |
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Frankfurter Allgemeine |
Assassin of London was known to the intelligence agencies
Prime Minister May: Assault on free people everywhere / multiple arrests |
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La Stampa |
Birmingham’s cell
The terrorist, 52 years old, was know by the British intelligence. Eight arrested: they prepared other attacks. isis claims responsability for the London attack. May’s pride: “We are not scared”. |
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El Pais |
Puigdemont launches electoral machinery.
The “president” prepares the ballots for new regional elections without giving any schedule. |
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Der Standard |
The most frequent criticism of SP and VP comes from their own coalition.
According to media analysis, Volksspartei attacks mainly the chancellor’s party. |
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La Libre Belgique |
The 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome
Special 12-page file on the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. |
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Kristeligt Dagblad |
Recent terrorist attacks challenge our ability to be shocked.
Terror has become so common that it has lost the ability to disfigure us tremendously, and it moves us. We feel that we live and react stronger, says philosopher. |
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Tageblatt |
“Europe is the best solution”
After the referendum, the EU member states are looking for a new impetus for their European Union. There should be a declaration tomorrow after the Treaty of Rome anniversary. |
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Publico |
Terrorism
How the defeats of Daesh are changing the face of terror in Europe, wonders Público. Who is the lone wolf that attacked the heart of London? |
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WSJE |
U.K. – born man named as attacker.
Authorities say Khalid Masood was the perpetrator of the London terror attack.
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