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France's president says no to 'endless austerity'
Bethany Bell Feb 5, 2013
Francois Hollande gives his first speech to the European Parliament as head of state.
Which is scarier: Dow 14,000 or European debt?
Jeremy Hobson Feb 4, 2013
After a week of near-record highs, Wall Street appears worried again -- one of the culprits may be new concerns about the European debt crisis.
In Spain, corruption and austerity don't mix
Stephen Beard Feb 1, 2013
A bribery scandal in Spain is threatening the government of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy at a time of austerity and high unemployment.
Millennials likely to take debt to their graves
Audrey Quinn Jan 31, 2013
A new study suggests Gen Y borrowers shows their repayment patterns don’t match up with past generations. (And that’s not a good thing.)
Greek Parliament investigates former finance minister over 'tax list'
Mark Lowen Jan 18, 2013
George Papaconstantinou is under investigation over allegations he removed the names of his family members from a list of Greek tax evaders.
Europe's economy: Recovering or recoiling?
Jeremy Hobson Jan 14, 2013
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, had reassuring words this morning about the state of the European economy. But the latest economic numbers tell a different story.
This week in personal finance
David Gura Jan 11, 2013
We're talking about some of this week's biggest news stories: consumer debt, the new mortgage rules, and gun control.
Europe, post-fiscal cliff
Stephen Beard Jan 2, 2013
European stocks scored gains in early trading after the United States reached a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff, but will the optimism last?
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.
