This Monday found Europe’s governments shouldering the heavy, unglamorous work of holding power. A Spanish court jailed the prime minister’s former right hand, while Germany’s coalition braced to force through an unpopular pension reform.
Berlin moved to save its sinking carmakers, and Italy faced the anaemic truth behind its praised economy. From Madrid to Rome, the day’s theme was a single one: the slow weight of answering for results.
Today’s Europe Intelligence Brief covers the region’s economy and politics, country by country. We pulled it together from major European outlets in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Polish, and English.
Spain — The Noose Tightens
A Jailing Close To Power
