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What's up (in 2013), Europe?
Stephen Beard Dec 28, 2012
A look at what's in store for the European debt crisis in 2013.
Mario Monti open to leading Italy again
Stephen Beard Dec 24, 2012
The outgoing Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Monti, has said he would would be prepared to head up any new government committed to his economic reforms.
Italian Finance Minister: Election may strengthen reform resolve
Jeremy Hobson Dec 17, 2012
Italian Finance Minister Vittorio Grilli shares his views on Italy's economic stability, challenges ahead, and the country's political future.
European leaders agree ECB should supervise big banks
Stephen Beard Dec 13, 2012
European finance ministers struck a major new deal over their debt crisis. They agreed that the European Central Bank -- Europe’s equivalent of the Fed -- should take over the supervision of the continent’s biggest banks.
Europe struggles to prepare for the U.S. fiscal cliff
Andrew Walker Dec 5, 2012
If the U.S. falls off the fiscal cliff at the end of the year, countries across the pond could also suffer the effects.
European Union searching for agreement on budget
Stephen Beard Nov 22, 2012
European Union leaders are gathering in Brussels to hammer out a budget for the EU. And the task will not be easy with the continent still trying desperately to claw its way out of debt.
Questions remain about the future of Greece
Mark Lowen Nov 21, 2012
A meeting to agree Greece’s next round of bailout money has ended after almost 12 hours with no decision. Athens won't get vital bailout funds without an agreement.
Spain's banks to suspend foreclosures for the needy
Tom Burridge Nov 16, 2012
The Spanish government is suspending foreclosures for the neediest homeowners just a week after a woman there committed suicide when officials arrived at her apartment to seize it.
Workers push back on austerity across Europe
Steve Evans Nov 14, 2012
There are strikes going on this morning in Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Belgium. Workers are protesting all across Europe against rising unemployment and austerity.
Austerity as seen from the streets of Athens
Jeremy Hobson Nov 13, 2012
Yesterday, the Greek parliament pushed through an extensive package of cuts and tax increases -- its most aggressive austerity budget so far -- in order to receive their next bailout payment.
