BBC Europe – Macedonia parliament stormed by protesters in Skopje. Protesters stormed into Macedonia’s parliament on Thursday after an ethnic Albanian was elected as speaker. A brawl broke out injuring at least 10 people, including the Social Democrat leader Zoran Zaev, who was left with blood pouring down his face. The protesters, supporters of ex-Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski’s VMRO party, are demanding new elections
FRANCE
Le Pen facing dead-end of her European project
The FN candidate tries to soften her speech, but her programme is based on a “Frexit”. The possibility of a return to the franc raises anxiety among savers.
GERMANY
Merkel warns the British about false expectations on Brexit negotiations
“I feel that some still have illusions”. General policy statement ahead of the EU Summit.
ITALY
Corriere Della Sera
Immigrants, Government-Prosecutor clash
Médecins Sans Frontières: worrisome conjectures. Coast Guard key role in sea rescue operations. Catania Public Prosecutor: NGOs might be colluded with smugglers.
POLAND
Don’t cut Białowieża Forest!
The European Commission has urged Poland to stop the removal of trees from the Białowieża Forest. It threatens the government with the Court of Justice of the European Union. Ecologists want the dismissal of the environment minister.
SPAIN
PSOE and Ciudadanos show unity regarding PP’s bribery
The increase in the number of bribery cases within PP has led PSOE and Ciudadanos to ally in order to impose measures of democratic regeneration to PP.
BULGARIA
Supermeasures for security during Bulgaria’s Presidency of the Council of the EU
Cameras on every step in Sofia.
DENMARK
Head of Turkish imams in Denmark: Yes, we gather information on Erdogan opponents
The Turkish embassy in Denmark has been gathering information about Danish Turks, says a religious advisor to the Turkish embassy in an interview with Kristeligt Dagblad. He defends the list by referring to it as a Turkish response to the failed coup. This is met with strong criticism from the Liberal Party, the Danish People’s Party, and the Social Democratic Party.
GREECE
Signs of progress
The government’s agony for the country’s inclusion in the QE escalates.
LUXEMBOURG
More reason than a love marriage
The changing relationship between Europe and the United Kingdom should be clear in the next few months.
PORTUGAL
Debt Working group asks for more 45 years to pay the EU
Team with Socialist Party and Left Block members gives four ideas to Centeno that spare €410 million in interest rates in 2018. Proposal to negotiate with EU does not harm private investors or the IMF. Criticism against Banco de Portugal and Portuguese Treasury and Debt Management Agency.
