Fri, 12/06/2019 - 12:28
After his election victory on 10 November, Spain's caretaker Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was able to quickly agree on a coalition with the left-wing party Unidas Podemos (UP). But for the formation of a stable government, the Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC) party must abstain from voting at the very least. Spanish media discuss the left-wing coalition's chances of success.
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:24
French trade unions are launching a general strike today, Thursday, to protest plans for a pension reform. They fear the reform will translate into more old-age poverty and increase the age of retirement. Macron, who sees the reform as a centrepiece of his presidency, wants to simplify the system, abolish privileges and cut costs. He faces a huge challenge, commentators concur.