Italy
'Worrying' reaction as Italy appoints first black minister
Some of the hate-filled reaction to the appointment of the first black woman in an Italian government highlights the need for public figures adopt a zero tolerance approach to comments likely to incite violence and racism, writes Michaël PrivotChances of new era in Italian politics 'non-existent'
Despite Prime Minister Enrico Letta's rhetoric and Silvio Berlusconi's attempts to restyle himself as a statesman ready to compromise, there is little chance of a normalisation of Italian politics, writes Daniele Albertazzi
Silent revolution - can Formula E racing change the world?
Like its Formula 1 cousin, the imminent electric car racing championship is set to deliver true excitement for motor sport fans – all backed by a green agenda and a promised environmental legacy - explains Tom Phillips
Economic crisis hits press freedom in Europe
The economic crisis in the EU saw the development of an 'increasingly hostile' environment for journalists in Greece and led to a wider sense that the media could not fulfil its vital role in holding authority to account, a report saysItaly has failed to adapt to the modern world
Italy's economy - which has been stagnating for almost two decades - is the most visible indicator of a society that has been unable to seize the opportunities of an increasingly global economy – argues Emiliano AlessandriWill a U-turn on austerity rescue the eurozone?
Weak global demand, high unemployment and weak banks are just as damaging to troubled EU member states as austerity - says Jonathan LoynesThe EU and the eurozone: out of work
The level of unemployment in Europe is a tragedy that deserves some sort of recognition of collective failure on the part of the authorities, writes our secret columnist in Brussels-
The economic value of European golf
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Pessimism and populism on the rise in a Europe without hope
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Eurozone recession drags into sixth quarter
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First citizens' initiative puts water on EU agenda
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EU economic warnings target Spain and Slovenia
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EU being investigated over lobbying and ethics again
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The India paradox: a rich country with poor people
Is the criticism of Catherine Ashton fair given that the European External Action Service has been denuded of power by the institutional turf wars in Brussels?
Sir Alex Ferguson showed loyalty and staying power at Man United FC - are these qualities obsolete in a modern world, which demands immediate success?
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