France’s Macron says not scared of no-deal Brexit, responsibility on British side
French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe should not be scared of a no-deal Brexit, but were Britain’s new leadership to ask for an extension beyond Oct. 31 it would have to provide something new to justify it.
Italian judge says German captain acted to protect human life: ruling
An Italian judge ruled on Tuesday that the German captain of a rescue charity ship had not broken the law when she forced a naval blockade at the weekend, saying she had been carrying out her duty to protect human life.
France’s Macron says EU nominations positive for Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that the nominations for the European Union’s top posts were “positive and consensual” and offered a fresh start for the bloc.
Belgium’s Michel, European Council president-elect, sees ‘immense’ challenges
Charles Michel, Belgium’s prime minister who EU leaders have chosen as the next European Council president, said on Tuesday that Europe is facing “immense” challenges.
PM Conte says Italy will receive competition portfolio in next EU Commission
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Tuesday Italy would receive the influential competition portfolio in the next European Commission, adding he was confident his nation would also obtain a post on the next ECB board.
UAE denies ownership of weapons found in Libya: statement
The United Arab Emirates denied ownership of weapons found in Libya, a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said on Tuesday.
Russia’s Putin orders inquiry into accident with submarine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an inquiry into an accident with a submarine, he told a meeting with his defense minister Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday.
Fourteen Russian sailors killed in submarine fire: ministry
(The July 2 story corrects Norwegian authority director comment to say it learnt of reports of a gas explosion from Russian media, not Russian authorities)
Socialists will get EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Commissioner: Sanchez
Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday said he had received a commitment from fellow leaders that a socialist would lead the European Commission’s Economics and Financial Affairs portfolio.
Lagarde to rely on political skill to overcome shortcomings at ECB
A shrewd negotiator who has run the IMF but has little monetary policy experience, Christine Lagarde will face the challenge as the European Central Bank’s new chief of having to revive the euro zone economy with a largely depleted policy arsenal.
