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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.
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.
To fix housing collapse, Spain looks to foreigners
Robert Downs Dec 14, 2012
Spain mulls new law offering residency to foreigners who buy pricey property.
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.
In face of debt crisis, EU asks for budget increase
Stephen Beard Nov 19, 2012
While most EU governments have been forced to freeze or cut their spending drastically, the European Commission is asking for a six percent budget increase.
