The European Union has agreed to clamp an embargo of Iranian oil and sanctions against the Iranian central bank in order to force Tehran to freeze its nuclear program.
Europe cuts Iran's financial vein – Frankfurter Rundschau
The French Senate has approved a bill passed one month ago by the National Assembly outlawing denial of the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16. The Turkish government in Ankara has threatened economic retaliation.
A comedy in an empty room – Milliyet
Sir Nicolas Bratza, Europe's most senior judge, has launched an attack on David Cameron, accusing the British government of pandering to the tabloid press in its criticism of the European Court of Human Rights.
Europe's top judge: Cameron is wrong about human rights – The Independent
According to a report released Monday by the International Labour Organization, global unemployment is expected to reach 209 million in 2013. The report accuses EU leaders of plunging the world into recession by imposing austerity measures to balance public finances.
Breakdown in growth and jobs: Calls for political mobilisation – Le Temps
Lorry drivers protesting government measures that liberalise their profession have blocked motorways and factories, including those of car-maker Fiat, which stopped production. One demonstrator was killed by a truck. The term TIR designates a customs document used for the international transit of goods.
TIR blockade, chaos on roads – Corriere della Sera
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has criticised European budget cuts and has called for more funds to be made available for European countries in trouble, which Germany refuses.
IMF calls for change in economic policy in Europe – La Vanguardia
The Social Democrats are seeking a successor to Håkan Juholt, who resigned as party leader on January 21, leaving a movement in the throes of an identity crisis.
Required profile no-one in Social Democratic party meets – Svenska Dagbladet
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