Schadenfreude reigns as Berlin pays the price of its tough line on debt  – POLITICO

Schadenfreude reigns as Berlin pays the price of its tough line on debt  – POLITICO

The standard playbook calls for a healthy dose of government spending that would inject money into the economy to fight the ongoing recession. In theory Berlin has plenty of fiscal room, with low debt compared to its European peers. But the rules it introduced — European and national — tie its hands. A slower rate … Read more

Europe’s cultural identity — that’s what we’re fighting for – POLITICO

Europe’s cultural identity — that’s what we’re fighting for – POLITICO

Europe’s cultural identity — that’s what we’re fighting for – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their … Read more

Don’t assume von der Leyen is coming back – POLITICO

Don’t assume von der Leyen is coming back – POLITICO

“A big part of it is the arrogance of power,” the EU official continued. “She mistakenly thought she could get away with everything. So some smaller mistakes are now being used against her.” Like other officials quoted in this article, the EU official was granted anonymity to speak freely about the powerful German politician within the … Read more

Macron hails Jacques Delors as Europe’s tireless ‘pathfinder’ (and jazz-loving football fan) – POLITICO

Macron hails Jacques Delors as Europe’s tireless ‘pathfinder’ (and jazz-loving football fan) – POLITICO

PARIS — In a state ceremony held over Jacques Delors’ coffin on Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to “an honest European man” and touched upon more personal aspects of the EU statesman’s life, including his Christian faith and his love of football and “loud jazz.” Placing himself firmly in the mold of the … Read more

Jacques Delors, architect of a united Europe, is dead at 98 – POLITICO

Jacques Delors, architect of a united Europe, is dead at 98 – POLITICO

BRUSSELS — Jacques Delors, who headed the European Commission between 1985 and 1995 and is seen as one of the most important architects of a European internal market and single currency, died on Wednesday, aged 98. A pivotal figure in reanimating the pursuit of a united Europe after World War II, Delors is best known … Read more