Today's front pages

Published on 29 February 2012

The EU27's foreign ministers have recommended that at the European Council of March 1 and 2, Serbia should be granted EU candidate status.

Cover

Serbia on track for EU candidate status – Danas

The French Constitutional Court has rejected the law passed in the national assembly criminalising denial of the Armenian genocide of 1915-16. The court ruled that the law runs contrary to freedom of expression.

Cover

Shame of France’s historical tinkering – Zaman

As the EU-IMF-ECB troika approves payment of a new €14.9 billion tranche of aid, the Portuguese government has forecast that the economy will shrink even further than expected in 2012, -3.3% in instead of -3%. Unemployment is expected to reach 14.5%.

Cover

Portugal gets "approved" following troika review, with a deeper recession and record unemployment – Público

Hungary's highest court has overtuned the national Media Council's decision to withhold from Klubrádió - a popular opposition radio station - its broadcasting frequency.

Cover

Let them broadcast - Court rules in favor of Klubrádió – Népszava

In a country rocked by corruption scandals Austrian justice minister Beatrix Karl has decided to drop her proposal that all those suspected of corruption or abuse of power may avoid a trial by payment of a fine.

Cover

Karl withdraws her proposal – Die Presse

London landmark St. Paul’s Cathedral yesterday gave the City of London police permission to remove protesters from its steps and end the four-and-a-half month camp.

Cover

From a colourful camp to a dismal metal fence - the end of Occupy St Paul’s – The Guardian

This February 29 the ECB deployed for the second time in two months its "Big Bertha" by opening a credit line of €530 billion to allow banks to borrow at a very low rate and thus stabilise the European financial system.

Cover

How Mario Draghi solves the eurozone crisis – De Volkskrant

Do you like our work?

Help multilingual European journalism to thrive, without ads or paywalls. Your one-off or regular support will keep our newsroom independent. Thank you!

Are you a news organisation, a business, an association or a foundation? Check out our bespoke editorial and translation services.

Support border-free European journalism

Donate to bolster our independence