Exclusive: Germany wants to cap next EU budget at 1%, seeks more funds for climate and migration
Germany wants to cap the European Union’s next budget for 2021-27 at 1% of the continent’s economy, a scenario that would still see Berlin contribute some 10 billion euros more every year, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Spain’s center-right Ciudadanos offers way out of political deadlock
The leader of Spain’s center-right Ciudadanos, Albert Rivera, on Monday unexpectedly made a proposal to get Spain out of political deadlock and avoid elections, saying he could facilitate Pedro Sanchez’s investiture as premier under a number of conditi…
East Libyan forces carry out air strikes on city of Sirte
Eastern Libyan forces on Monday mounted air strikes on positions in the central city of Sirte held by the internationally recognised government, an official and residents said, widening a conflict engulfing the capital Tripoli.
Hong Kong legislator urges U.N. rights body to probe ‘police abuse’
A pro-democracy Hong Kong legislator called on the top U.N. human rights body on Monday to investigate what she said were “brutal crackdowns” and “police brutality” against demonstrators in the former British colony.
UK PM Johnson stands in support of Saudi allies after oil attack
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stands in support of his Saudi Arabian allies following an attack on its oil facilities which marked a “wanton violation of international law”, his spokesman said.
Restore normal life to Kashmir, India’s top court tells government
India’s top court said on Monday the federal government should restore normal life in Kashmir as soon as possible, as a partial shutdown of the disputed region entered its 42nd day.
Solomon Islands votes to cut ties with Taiwan amid China tension: official media
The Solomon Islands’ government has voted to cut official ties with Taiwan, its official Central News Agency reported on Monday.
Fiji PM calls for Australia to ‘unite behind the science’ of climate change
Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama called on Monday on Australia to “unite behind the science” and be far more ambitious in reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.
German Finance Minister sees no need yet to abandon balanced budget over climate plan
The German government has enough other options to consider for funding a planned climate package before it needs to discuss sacrificing its “black zero” balanced-budget policy, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Monday.
Spain’s center-right Ciudadanos considers abstention to facilitate Sanchez’s investiture: El Mundo
Spain’s center-right Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera is considering abstaining in a parliamentary vote to facilitate Pedro Sanchez’s investiture as premier under a number of conditions, El Mundo newspaper said on Monday.
