Tusk makes his mark at his first European Council
Deutsche Welle: Donald Tusk took charge of his first European Council on Thursday (18 December), and told EU leaders that they could go home rather than return for a scheduled…
Italian president Napolitano to step down ‘within weeks’
Corriere della Sera: During his speech in front of the diplomatic corp in Rome, he said that he will step down as President of the Republic ‘within weeks’. Possible candidates…
France to block David Cameron’s treaty change plan
Daily Telegraph: Francois Hollande will block Mr Cameron’s request for a change to the EU treaty to include a new settlement for Britain in Europe. Read full article here.
British PM Cameron: Russia not fit to be part of international financial system
Russia Today: The combined effect produced by Western sanctions and low oil prices proves that there’s no place for Russia in the international financial system, believes British prime minister David…