EU officials urge BiH leaders to compromise on electoral reform

European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and EU enlargement commissioner Johannes Hahn have urged Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) political leaders to reach an agreement regarding electoral reform, a joint statement said on Wednesday.

Macron vows to press through contested reform despite social roar

"We will go to the end" to put on ground "essential" reform to revamp debt-ridden rail sector, French President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Thursday amid persistent public opposition and rolling strikes which risk to paralyze the country at the mid-year holiday period.

Los países de la UE muestran división sobre la ampliación hacia los Balcanes

Los países de la Unión Europea se mostraron hoy divididos respecto a la perspectiva abierta por Bruselas para los Balcanes Occidentales, una propuesta para seis Estados candidatos o potenciales a formar parte del bloque que es insuficiente para algunos y poco realista para otros.

Tunisian spring: Tunisian Government Plans Social Reforms after Week of Unrest

Tunisia’s government plans to increase aid to the poor and improve healthcare following a week of unrest triggered by austerity measures.

Hungary Vows to Veto Possible EU Anti-Poland Sanctions

"The Polish-Hungarian friendship and the Hungarian government's commitment to treaties obliges us to step up against the Commission's position in all forums," Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen told national MTI news agency on Wednesday, adding that Hungary will veto the proposed move against Poland.

EU launch disciplinary proceedings against Poland over judicial reforms

The European Commission has launched unprecedented disciplinary proceedings against Poland over its highly controversial judicial reforms, which Brussels says threaten the rule of law.

Athen einigt sich mit Geldgebern: Kraftwerke werden privatisiert

Griechenland und seine internationalen Geldgeber haben die laufenden Beratungen zu weiteren Reform- und Sparmaßnahmen erfolgreich abgeschlossen.

Erdogan Criticizes Saudi Crown Prince’s ‘Moderate Islam’ Pledge

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the recent vow by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to make Saudi Arabia a bastion of “moderate Islam”.

Tusk proposes multiple summits to reboot EU

EU President Donald Tusk has proposed an ambitious timeline of 13 summits over the next two years to reboot the European Union after the shock of Brexit and other setbacks.

Turkey to insist on EU membership process

Turkey will insist on maintaining its EU accession process instead of settling for a lesser “strong cooperation” deal with the bloc, a senior Turkish minister said on Thursday.

Angela Merkel prête à discuter des idées françaises de réforme de la zone euro

Angela Merkel s'est déclarée prête mardi à discuter, sous condition, des idées de réforme de la zone euro proposées par le président français Emmanuel Macron qui vient de remporter une confortable victoire lors d'élections législatives.

El Eurogrupo acuerda €8.500 millones de rescate para Grecia

El Consejo de los ministros de Economía y Finanzas de la eurozona, el Eurogrupo, acordó conceder a Grecia un nuevo rescate de 8.500 millones de euros, comunicó a Sputnik una fuente entre participantes del evento.

Pledging more austerity, Greece cuts deal with lenders

Promising to cut pensions and give taxpayers fewer breaks, Greece has paved the way for the disbursement of further rescue funds from international lenders and possibly opened the door to reworking its massive debt.

Our European project: Macron says EU must reform or face 'Frexit'

The front-runner in the French presidential election has told the BBC that the EU must reform or face the prospect of "Frexit".

IMF Won't Commit to Greek Bailout Fund Without More Reforms - or Relief

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is refusing to contribute to the Greek bailout fund unless the country's debt is "sustainable" - and restructured - IMF Chief Christine Lagarde has said, although her comments suggest the body is open to renegotiation. German malleability is a different matter entirely.

NATO allies discuss Georgia's NATO membership

NATO on Tuesday welcomed Georgia's ongoing reform efforts in preparation for the country's membership in the security organization at a NATO-Georgia Commission meeting.

Biden compare la démocratisation de l'Ukraine avec un voyage sur la Lune

Le vice-président américain sortant Joseph Biden a conseillé aux Ukrainiens de se préparer à une année difficile et de ne pas reporter la création d'un nouvel État démocratique.

Spanish Congress votes to overturn gov't labor reform

The Spanish Congress voted to overturn labor reform introduced by the government of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, it was reported Wednesday.

Italie/référendum: Renzi lance un appel pressant en direction des indécis

Le chef du gouvernement italien, Matteo Renzi (centre-gauche), a pressé vendredi ses partisans de convaincre les indécis de voter en faveur du référendum constitutionnel, dimanche.

Threat of Brexit contagion hangs over Italy's referendum

A year ago, Italy’s Matteo Renzi confidently staked his political future on a constitutional referendum. But that was before Brexit and Donald Trump. With Italians now in similarly insurgent mood, the gamble threatens to backfire spectacularly.