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As the Eurogroup gave final approval to the €130 billion aid package to Greece, the Greek government announced details of wage cuts in the private sector (up to 32% for youth), unemployment benefits (down to €360 per month) and a VAT hike to 25%.
Wages | Prices – To Ethnos
“Populism is contagious and [Robert] Fico’s win may boost such trends in other European countries”, the Polish daily writes, after the triumph of the Social Democrats in the Slovak elections.
Populism in Europe – Rzeczpospolita
The Rida Shiite mosque, one of the largest in the Belgian capital, was almost completely destroyed in a fire caused by a Molotov cocktail. Imam Abdallah Dadou died while trying to extinguish the flames. The presumed attacker, suspected of belonging to a Sunni Salafist group, was arrested.
Attack against mosque in Anderlecht – La Libre Belgique
In 2011, Germany lost its position as the world's second largest exporter to the United States. In 2010, it ceded first place to China.
Euro crisis torments German exporters – Financial Times Deutschland
The European Parliament is to vote on Thursday on a resolution calling on the Dutch government to publicly distance itself from the anti-immigrant website launched by Geert Wilders and to consider a possible ban. This vote puts the Netherlands in "an unprecedented situation," writes the Dutch daily.
Netherlands to get a slap for PVV site targeting Poles – NRC Handelsblad
Thousands of British and American troops would return from Afghanistan early next year under plans to be discussed by David Cameron and President Obama.
Allies look to speed up Afghan exit next year – The Times
On a visit to German troops in Afghanistan, Angela Merkel, has sowed confusion over the date of Germany's anticipated withdrawal from the country, initially scheduled for 2013/14. Merkel said she "cannot even say" if the date can be met, due to the unstable situation in the country.
And how long are you staying here? – Die Welt
