Austria far-right candidate Norbert Hofer defeated in presidential poll
Far-right candidate Norbert Hofer has lost Austria’s presidential election. On Facebook, he described himself as “infinitely sad” and congratulated Alexander Van der Bellen, former head of the Greens, on his victory. Mr Van der Bellen, 72, won with about 53% of the votes – a projection, as postal ba…
Renzi’s Italy referendum loss heightens tensions in euro zone politics
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution is a harbinger of further uncertainty in Europe next year where populist parties are making gains in the key economies of France, Germany and the Netherl…