BBC Europe – France’s Macron holds ‘frank exchange’ with Putin. The pair discussed “disagreements” in the meeting, held at the sumptuous Versailles palace near Paris. But Mr Macron said he wanted to work with Russia over the conflict in Syria in the struggle against terrorism.
Tax plans run into reality
Republicans’ boldest ideas for changes to the tax code are on political life support.
FRANCE
Climate, with or without Trump
The American President announced he would decide this week whether the US will remain part of the Paris Agreement or withdraw from it.
GERMANY
EU supports Merkel against Trump
The Chancellor’s doubts about America’s reliability cause a stir worldwide. The President of the Commission pleads for more independence from the USA as well.
ITALY
Election risk, Stock Market drops
Democratic Party – Five Stars agreement on German system, breach between Renzi and Alfano.
SPAIN
Sánchez gives his support to Rajoy to prevent the Catalan independence referendum
PSOE agrees with the government in “the defence of legality and Constitution” and asks the cabinet to convene political parties to extend the pact.
BULGARIA
Bulgarian police squads carry out controlled explosions of 2 suitcases every day
Bulgarian police squads carry out controlled explosions of two forgotten suitcases, backpacks, bags or suspicious packages every day on suspicion of containing bombs.
PORTUGAL
The contraption of Centeno
How the success of the minister bothers Bloco and PCP Financial rigour is an obstacle inside the government Portugal cannot use flexibility in 2018.
ROMANIA
Even though the banks from Romania are among the most profitable ones in Europe, bankers’ efficiency is very low
Increasing financial intermediation on sustainable grounds, using the benefits of technology, and constantly training the personnel are indicated by BNR to improve bankers’
