France set to ban sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040
Craig TaylorAfter Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate deal, France doubles down on pollution. BBC News – Europe
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Panama Papers: Germany ‘pays millions’ for leaked data
Criminal investigators say they are looking for evidence not only of tax fraud but organised crime. BBC News – Europe
Macron seeks to cut number of France MPs by a third
France’s president promises to lead the nation on a “radical new path”, in a speech at Versailles. BBC News – Europe
Europe migrant crisis: Italy threatens to close ports as ministers meet
Italy says the arrival of huge numbers of people is unsustainable, ahead of crisis talks in Paris. BBC News – Europe
Merkel: We must guard Helmut Kohl’s legacy
The European Parliament is holding an event to honour the man who oversaw German reunification. BBC News – Europe
Germany set for snap gay marriage vote
Germany is expected to legalise same-sex marriage when MPs hold a free vote in parliament. BBC News – Europe