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Debate: Corruption scandal threatens Croatian government

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 12:25
According to media reports the party platform Most - junior partner in the conservative HDZ party's coalition government - has called for the latter's leader to resign as deputy prime minister. Karamarko has been implicated in a corruption scandal involving Hungarian energy group Mol. The Croatian press hotly debates Most's initiative.
Categories: European Union

Debate: What impact will Athens' new austerity package have?

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 12:25
The Greek parliament has approved a series of cutbacks and tax hikes in order to secure the release of fresh loans from the country's creditors. The measures also include an automatic debt brake and a privatisation fund that will administer and sell state property. The last measure in particular is a source of heated debate in the Greek media.
Categories: European Union

Debate: Hungary sheds junk status

Fri, 27/05/2016 - 12:25
Rating agency Fitch has upgraded Hungary back to investment grade. The country's credit rating was lowered to junk status in 2011. The Hungarian media debate Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's impact on Hungary's financial standing.
Categories: European Union

Debate: What will remain once Idomeni is cleared?

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 12:13
The Greek authorities have begun clearing the refugee camp at Idomeni. Since the closure of the Balkan route at the end of February up to 15,000 refugees have lived there. Commentators once again turn their attention to the camp, which has become a symbol of Europe's refugee crisis.
Categories: European Union

Debate: Athens to receive money and debt relief

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 12:13
The Euro Group has agreed to unlock a further bailout loan to Greece, just a few days after the Greek parliament passed additional austerity measures. The country will also receive debt relief in addition to the 10.3 billion euro package. Is this the eagerly awaited end of the Greek debt drama?
Categories: European Union

Debate: EU seeks dialogue with Warsaw

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 12:13
The EU Commission's ultimatum to Poland expired on Monday. Although Warsaw has not responded to the EU's concerns about its reform of the Constitutional Tribunal, Brussels has refrained from issuing an official reprimand. Instead a prolongation of discussions has been agreed on. Should Brussels take a tougher stance vis-à-vis Warsaw?
Categories: European Union

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