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BBC Europe – Muted Western reaction to Putin victory. World leaders are congratulating Vladimir Putin on his election for a new six-year term as Russian president, but so far no Western leaders have responded to his victory. Chinese President Xi Jinping said his country’s partnership with Russia was at its “best level in history”. Mr Putin got more than 76% of the vote, official results show, on a turnout of less than 50%.
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Les Echoes |
Taxation on Web giants: the European Union ready to challenge Trump
Brussels will propose this Wednesday a tax on the turnover of digital groups. The United States are hostile to any specific taxes. A new clash after the steel dispute. |
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Handelsblatt |
“There is much at stake”
The new Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier explains in an interview with Handelsblatt how he wants to avoid an escalation with the US. |
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La Repubblica |
Putin IV, tsar triumphs in ballot boxes and immediately challenges the West
More than 75% voted for Putin. By 2024, he will have held power for almost a quarter of a century. |
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Gazeta Prawna Codzienne |
Coalition against Nord Stream 2
Baltic and Central Europe countries are not alone anymore in their fight against the political project of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Officials from the European Commission, MEPs from left and right sides of the political spectrum and even American senators are warning President Trump. Recently it was revealed that a group of British politicians wrote a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Boris Johnson calling to stop the investment. |
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El Pais |
Putin sweeps to victory in custom-made Russian elections
President Putin achieves his most crushing victory in an election in which his main rival was vetoed. |
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Berlingske Tidende |
Putin has an iron fist on power – but is isolated
Bad economy at home and conflicts with the west is putting a pressure on re-elected Putin. |
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Latvijas Avize |
Let’s not forget Crimea
Foreign Ministers of eight European Union countries: We will not allow Crimea issue to disappear from international agenda. |
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Dnevnik |
SMC not affected by Prime Minister Cerar’s resignation for now
For now, last week’s resignation of Slovenian Prime Minister Cerar did not significantly affect the relations between the leading Slovenian political parties. However, Dnevnik’s Vox Populi public opinion poll has shown a noticeable increase in support for the SMC and Levica parties. |
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