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First LookSpain poised to use constitutional powers to bring Catalonia back under controlIn response to a threat of an independence bid by Catalonia's leadership, the central Spanish government has said it will enact article 155 of Spain's constitution that would revoke the region's semi-autonomous powers.聽
As jobs, workers return to Spain and Portugal, so does a sense of self-worthAfter years of going abroad to find employment, the Iberian Peninsula is experiencing a resurgence in both economy and popularity. And that is bolstering Portuguese and Spanish psyches as well as wallets.
First LookMerkel attempts to unite Germany through multi-party coalitionGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel leads exploratory talks between her party, the 海角大神 Democrats, and the Bavarian 海角大神 Social Union, Free Democrats, and Greens. The parties are under pressure to compromise and form a government by January.
First LookAustria's snap election shifts parliament to the rightThe conservative, anti-immigration Austrian People's Party won the country's snap election. The party is led by the young Sebastian Kurz who may be looking to ally with the anti-Islamic Freedom Party.
In Catalan family鈥檚 debate, an intimate view of independence sagaDiscussing the pros and cons of Catalonian independence, a friendly argument reveals the complexity of their region's political conundrum.
First LookEU-Britain future relationship stalled in deadlockBrexit talks haven't hit any key issues including trade.聽Many businesses are worried that Britain could leave the EU without a trade deal in place, which would mean tariffs on exports from both sides, reams of red tape, and chaos at ports.
Catalonia secession bid: Will a pause change the prospects?Catalonia's separatist government has averted a potentially disastrous clash with the Spanish authorities, putting off its declaration of independence. But is Madrid ready to take up the secessionists' offer of talks?
First LookDenmark poised to join other European nations in burqa banThe proposal is receiving widespread support and many are calling it a restriction of facial masking, rather than an infringement of religious freedoms.聽
First LookBurned landscapes turn Portugal toward forest management solutionsPortugal faces the reality of summer forest fires as local leaders push for forest management reform through consolidating abandoned plots of land, getting rid of undergrowth, and growing fire-resistant plants and trees.
First LookAs Germans celebrate Unification Day, a 'mental Berlin wall' persistsAs the nation commemorates the anniversary of the falling of the Berlin Wall, the recent election reveals how little East and West Germans understand each other.
First LookTheresa May aims to refocus Britain's attention on social justice reformAfter a series of setbacks surrounding Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May is pushing an agenda that addresses 'uncomfortable truths'聽 in health care, education, and the criminal justice systems.聽
First LookCatalonia votes yes for independence, what's next for Spain?Despite determined efforts to stop the vote,聽the Spanish government has a constitutional crisis on its hands after a vote of overwhelming support for Catalonia to move forward on secession.
In Spain, Catalans try independence path that Basques feared to treadA referendum Sunday聽 will ask residents in the northeastern region if they want a Catalonia free from Spanish rule. In the Basque region,聽nearly 800 people died during ETA鈥檚 long fight for independence.聽
Where Romulus suckled, wolves roam againRome's founder was suckled by a she-wolf, but Canis lupus has not been spotted there for a century. Now a small pack has made its home near the airport.
First LookMacron dreams of a unified eurozone, but can he get others on board?In a speech at the Sorbonne, French President Emmanuel Macron shares his vision for a joint finance minister, legislature, and budget. And he doesn't want to wait for the Brexit to take effect before bringing Europe closer together.
Could Merkel's losses and populism's gains be therapeutic for German democracy?Chancellor Angela Merkel's party lost significant support in federal elections, as did her coalition partners, the Social Democrats. But the end of that bloc could mean healthier democracy and weakened fringe politics like that of far-right AfD.
First LookGermany faces new challenge of a minority rule after parliamentary electionGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel is in need of a new alliance as the Social Democrats, the traditional partner for Ms. Merkel's party, have decided their role is in opposition.
First LookUber loses its license in London, deemed not safe enoughLondon's transportation regulating body revoked Uber's license to operate today over concerns of safety and security, dealing a large blow to the company. With 40,000 drivers in the city, Uber has become serious competition for the city's iconic black cabs.聽
Beneath Germany's staid election, inequality stirs a 'moderate' populist revoltGermany's economic success makes the political status quo seem unassailable. But for a growing number of Germans, jobs and the social safety net are growing more precarious, defying their basic sense of 'fairness.'
First LookWhat could Germany look like post-election?Though Chancellor Angela Merkel is likely to be reelected, it is unclear with whom she will rule. Germany's upcoming election could be an opportunity for an unlikely coalition to form.
