Monday

19th Jun 2017

Ticker

Austria and Germany oppose US sanctions on Russia

Austria and Germany have spoken out against the latest round of US sanctions against Moscow over broader concerns that they may affect European businesses dealing with Russian natural gas. The US Senate had voted earlier this week to impose the new sanctions. In a joint statement following the US vote, Austria and Germany said: "We can't accept the threat of illegal and extraterritorial sanctions against European companies."

Analysis

Macron faces challenges after foretold victory

French president is expected to win a three-fifths majority in parliament on Sunday, but he will have to manage an unruly group of MPs in a socially unstable country.

First Brexit meeting to focus on organisation

Before focusing on citizens' rights, negotiators Barnier and Davis will discuss - in French and English - about the structure of talks in their first official negotiating session in Brussels on Monday.

Opinion

A positive agreement for Greece

The outcome of the Eurogroup meeting this week leaves a positive footprint, setting the basis for the Greek economy to exit the vicious circle of austerity and debt.

Focus

Trust is 'gold' in the digital age

Trust is perhaps the most important resource and the key to building successes, but new Nordic research indicates that challenges may lie ahead in the digital age.

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