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HungaryEU officially puts Hungary in the pillory
The European Commission has initiated a triple infringement procedure against Budapest, which has one month to modify its constitutional reforms on the independence of the Central Bank, the status of judges, as well as data protection, or face prosecution before the European Court of Justice.
Original article in Die Presse de LinkDie Presse Vienna -
GreeceGrand Greek poker
Athens is negotiating a 50% haircut on its national debt with representatives of its private creditors in exchange of debt securities with maturities of up to 20 or 30 years.
Original article in Financial Times Deutschland de LinkFinancial Times Deutschland Hamburg -
European parliamentSchulz succeeds Buzek
Martin Schulz, leader of the European Socialists group in the European Parliament, has been elected EP president. He succeeds Jerzy Buzek, of the European People's Party.
Original article in La Voix du Luxembourg fr LinkLa Voix du Luxembourg Luxembourg -
CroatiaDecision against EU means collapse of economy
In four days' time, Croatia votes in a referendum on EU accession. Economists and political scientists warn against the risks if electors reject it.
Original article in Večernji list hr LinkVečernji list Zagreb -
Natural resourcesPoland, happy land full of oil
According to a new geological study, Mazovia, Masuria and the Lublin region are rich in shale oil. Exploiting it would reduce Poland's energy dependency on Russia, from which it imports 90% of its oil.
Original article in Dziennik Gazeta Prawna pl LinkDziennik Gazeta Prawna Warsaw -
United KingdomEU brainwash our children
The EU has developed a programmme for British teachers to convince students of the benefits of EU membership before they “form prejudices and are misinformed by other sources”.
Original article in Daily Express en LinkDaily Express London -
SpainGarzón, star judge goes out in dock
At 56, the former prosecutor of General Pinochet is appearing in two trials: one for having ordered illegal wiretaps, the other for violating the amnesty law for crimes committed under the Franco regime.
Original article in ABC es LinkABC Madrid
