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The wit and will of men
“Great progress,” “very close” and “an agreement in a few weeks” were a few of the perennial quotes trotted out again by officials after failing to agree over Greek debt relief.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385), Economy (329), Greece (496)
The reflection in Golden Dawn's mirror
It’s been a while since Greece’s media and political parties paid any attention to Golden Dawn. That changed recently.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (385), Greece (496)
No honeymoon for Macron
Emmanuel Macron does not have a lot of time for celebrations after winning the second round of the presidential election on Sunday. Never has an incoming president had to confront a higher level of public disaffection, a political cynicism only exacerbated by a bruising campaign with little real discussion about policy
Contributor: Antonio Barroso
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385)
Tsipras clears hurdle but isn't over finishing line
In a sense, there is very little point in evaluating Greece’s agreement with its lenders. After all, it is not as if there were a variety of other options available.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (385), Economy (329), Greece (496)
Don't celebrate a French reconnection for EU just yet
Europe is breathing another sigh of relief after seeing centrist Emmanuel Macron burst through with an unexpected victory in the first round of the French presidential elections on Sunday.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385)