German coalition talks see positive signs

German coalition talks see positive signs

(VOVWORLD) - Last week the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) began exploratory talks on creating a coalition government. Some breakthroughs were reached at the...
Europe strengthens its role in 2017

Europe strengthens its role in 2017

(VOVWORLD) - In 2017, Europe made efforts to strengthen internal unity following the UK’s decision to leave the EU. The EU has created a foundation to restore its economy and...
EC issues proposals on Eurozone reform

EC issues proposals on Eurozone reform

(VOVWORLD) - The European Commission (EC) proposed on Wednesday a vision on Eurozone reform, including establishing a European version of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Impact of Germany’s election on the EU

Impact of Germany’s election on the EU

(VOVWORLD) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU/CSU coalition won a projected 33% of the vote in Germany’s federal elections on Sunday, which means Merkel will serve for a fourth...
Germany, France reinvigorate relations

Germany, France reinvigorate relations

(VOVWORLD) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron have expressed their determination to reform the EU at a meeting in Paris on Thursday
France, Germany boost EU cooperation

France, Germany boost EU cooperation

(VOVWORLD) -One day after his inauguration, Emmanuel Macron made his first international trip as French president to Germany, calling for a "historic rebuilding" of Europe in the face of rising populism...
Germany toughens position on Brexit

Germany toughens position on Brexit

(VOVworld) – The Financial Times reported on Monday that German Chancellor Angela Merkel has toughened her position on the UK’s exit bill. She insisted that Britain’s exit terms must...
Surprises in France’s presidential election

Surprises in France’s presidential election

(VOVworld) – France’s presidential election has entered a critical stage 2 months before the first vote. Party candidates have been confirmed but new developments have made the final result unpredictable
Eurozone Suspends Short-Term Debt Relief for Greece

Eurozone Suspends Short-Term Debt Relief for Greece

(VOVworld)- Greece’s European creditors suspended proposed debt-relief measures for the country after the Greek government surprised them by announcing it would boost welfare benefits for low-income pensioners,...
Eurozone says no more debt relief for Greece

Eurozone says no more debt relief for Greece

(VOVworld) – The Eurogroup head, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, and German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble warned on Monday that it would be impossible to draw up fresh debt relief for Greece before the...