Organisation: Christian Democrat Party

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opinion

The big question for Labour won’t be answered by a change of leader

The plight of the Catholic Church in Ireland, beset by scandal, dwindling numbers, and rapid change in the surrounding culture, is an ironic juxtaposition — in terms of timing and context — with the Labour Party.

Labour is paying the price for unrealistic coalition expectations

business

Irish banks may be supervised by ECB

business

Readying Germany for battle royale

business

Greek default claims denied

world

Roadside bomb kills six Afghans; Dutch troops to withdraw

Italy in political limbo as humiliated Prodi quits

Italy is facing the prospect of an early election or the formation of an interim government after the resignation of prime minister Romano Prodi.

Fri, 25 Jan, 2008

Italian prime minister Prodi resigns

Embattled Italian prime minister Romano Prodi has tonight arrived at the presidential Palace to hand in his resignation, after losing a confidence vote.

Thu, 24 Jan, 2008

Caretaker premier to assemble minority Dutch govt

Netherlands’ caretaker Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende began forming a new minority Cabinet today, less than a week after his government collapsed.

Wed, 05 Jul, 2006

Dutch seek to expand euthanasia policy

THE Dutch government is seeking to expand its current euthanasia policy, setting guidelines for when doctors may end the lives of terminally ill newborns with the parents’ consent, The Associated Press has learned.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2005

EC rejection gives Berlusconi a headache

Opposition to his candidate for a key EC post left Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi with a tough decision today: Whether to stand by his choice or give in to protests over the conservative Catholic’s positions on gays and the family.

Wed, 27 Oct, 2004