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In Rome, French president François Hollande and Italian PM Mario Monti agreed on a three step strategy to save the euro — “respect EU Council decisions, solve Greece and Spain’s problems and create banking union”. The two leaders also renewed their pledge to complete the controversial Turin-Lyon rail link.
Italy-France: agreement on euro – Corriere della Sera
The IMF has contacted the Irish government expressing concerns about reports of instability within the Fine Gael/Labour coalition, the Irish Independent has learned. Rumours have been circulating that the government is split over controversial health cuts, and that an election is imminent.
IMF calls Coalition to ask what's going on – Irish Independent
Viviane Reding, the European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, has proposed that by 2020, at least 40% of members of boards of directors of publicly traded European companies be women. She believes that this is necessary because companies do not make enough efforts to place women in high positions.
Europe wants at least 40% on boards to be women – De Morgen
Copenhagen plans to send 24 unaccompanied minors back to Kabul, where a reception centre for minors is to be created within the framework of a European project. But according to lawyers, this expulsion violates UN conventions, as the children are in danger in Afghanistan.
Denmark wants to deport Afghan children – Politiken
The Moldovan government has published its energy strategy, which aims to have the country integrated in the European network by 2020. 100% of the Moldova's gas consumption is currently provided by the Russian company Gazprom, however — a situation that allows Chisinau to benefit from opportunities in the western European energy market as well as from Eastern investments.
Train to EU is full of Russian gas – Adevărul Moldova
A first version of the "Horizon 2022" plan was presented in Belgium on September, to favour development in its French speaking Wallonia region. Under new agreements between the country's linguistic communities, federal solidarity decreases while new powers are transferred to the regions. The paper proposes six working areas, such as "energy challenges" or "competitiveness and innovation."
Concrete measures to save Wallonia – Le Soir
Legendary Berlin artists' squat Tacheles has been broken up by police after years of legal wrangles and public debate. The squat, a former East German department store settled by artists in 1990, became a symbol of a new Berlin underground scene after the fall of the wall. Part of the site will still be used for cultural events.
The dream is over – Neues Deutschland
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