EUROPEAN HEADLINES
BBC Europe – EU must stay united or face Brexit ‘defeat’. The EU will be “defeated” in Brexit negotiations unless it maintains absolute unity, European Council president Donald Tusk has said. The ex-Polish prime minister told the European Parliament the UK’s departure was the EU’s “toughest stress test” and it must not be divided at any costs. “If we fail it then the negotiations will end in our defeat,” he told MEPs
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| Le Monde |
Catalonia: Madrid’s strategy to take back control
The Spanish Senate is to rule on 27 October regarding the supervision of the region. Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, advocates for a firm stance. |
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| Sueddeutsche Zeitung |
Greens warn FDP
Ahead of the new Jamaica talks the first conflicts appear: Green leader Peter does not want the Liberals to take over the Finance Ministry, arguments exist also over taxation. |
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| Il Sole 24 Ore |
PIR stock market upswing in real estate sector
Stock market invests in sector once again: FTSE Italia Real Estate index up 2%. |
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| El Pais |
Catalan government could only prevent 155 from being applied if legality is fully restored
Spanish government will not withdraw the exceptional measures to intervene in Catalonia’s affairs if the Catalan government only calls for fresh elections. |
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| De Tijd |
European Mister Brexit warns: “Out means out”
Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier warns the British that they cannot leave the Internal Market and the customs union and still enjoy the same advantages as in the past. “The option to participate in the Internal Market, such as Norway, remains open”. In an interview with De Tijd, he stresses that Europe is not pushing for a divorce without agreement. Europe is preparing itself for all options, “including a no-deal”. He wonders whether the British are really ready to stand on their own feet. |
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| Daily Capital |
Government plans to redirect a record high of BGN 39 billion in 2018
Budget 2018: More for salaries, healthcare and pensions. |
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| Hospodarrske Noviny |
President Zeman playing power game with Babiš
President Zeman is taking his time to appoint the Prime Minister. |
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| Naftemporiki |
“Green light” for €800 million
The sub-tranche is expected to be approved on Thursday by the Euro Working Group and ESM’s Board of Directors. |
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| Negocios |
PCP and Bloco requirements only spend 20% of margin
Negotiations added €300 million to the costs estimated in April. The Left wants deficit spending to support the forest. Fund for road cleaning doubles. |
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| Ziarul Financiar |
In a company, digital plays the same role as water, sewerage and energy play in a house
“Romania needs digitisation to the same extent as it needs motorways.” |
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