WE
NETHERLANDS: Cabinet collapse threatened
Immigration Minister Rita Verdonk -- nicknamed 'Iron Rita' for her tough stance on policy --...
NetherlandsFRANCE: Villepin renounces presidential ambitions
Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin appeared to withdraw himself as a candidate for the 2007...
FranceGERMANY: 'World Cup effect' brings down unemployment
Unemployment fell in June for the third consecutive month, according to data published today by...
GermanyGERMANY: New coalition prospects opening
The Social Democrats yesterday approved a planned reform of the country's federal structure in a...
GermanyINTERNATIONAL: Government links irritate shareholders
EADS co-Chairman Noel Forgeard ruled out resigning today, during a question-and-answer session...
EUROPEAN UNION: Kroes takes hard anti-cartel line
EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes announced higher fine levies against companies found...
EU/UNITED KINGDOM: Eurosceptic pledge haunts Cameron
The UK Conservative Party is set to announce the formation of a new centre-right alliance within...
United KingdomEURO-AREA: Businesses confident despite high oil price
Business confidence rose in Italy and Germany this month, according to national statistics...
