‘I think I’m going to come over’

US president Donald Trump has teased he will visit Ireland in September. He appeared on screen with a pre-recorded message at the Fourth of July Independence Day celebrations hosted by the US ambassador in the Phoenix Park last night. In it, he reminded the audience that his golf course in Clare is hosting the Irish […]

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German coalition leaders strike tax reform deal to reverse steep popularity losses – POLITICO

The chancellor’s approval ratings have fallen to new lows recently, mirroring the declining popularity of his governing coalition. Only 12 percent of Germans said they were satisfied with the government’s performance in last month’s benchmark ARD Deutschlandtrend survey. At the same time, the AfD is leading national opinion surveys and maintaining an even bigger lead […]

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