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Germany and France hold steady, but don't grow much
Christopher Werth Aug 14, 2012
Happiness is relative in Europe these days: Investors are cheering news the euro area's top economies did not turn in the abysmal results many had expected. Instead, things are just "garden-variety" bad.
England, France facing more financial struggles
Christopher Werth Aug 8, 2012
The Bank of England forecasts this morning the U.K. economy will not grow at all in the coming quarter. Across the channel, the French central bank says the euro's second-largest economy is headed for its own recession. And Germany's being infected by all this through its exports, which fell in June.
Monks feed the rich, so they can give to the poor
John Laurenson Aug 2, 2012
Monks on the island of St. Honorat, near Cannes, France, run an upscale restaurant and grow wine so they can make money to give to the poor.
What's up, Europe? Umbrellas for Bastille Day
Kai Ryssdal Jul 13, 2012
Tomorrow is Bastille Day in France, the French will be celebrating despite the rainy weather and eurozone turmoil. This week French carmaker, Peugot, announced major layoffs, signaling the tough economic climate facing the country.
With Greek elections done for now, what's next?
Heidi N. Moore Jun 18, 2012
Looking ahead at what's to come for other eurozone countries and what's happening at the G20 summit.
French Socialist Party wins majority in parliament
Christian Fraser Jun 18, 2012
Voters in France this weekend gave President Francois Hollande's Socialists a solid majority in the lower house of parliament, complementing their majority in the upper house and thus, complete legislative power in the government.
A man walks into a bar... in Paris
Stephen Beard Jun 13, 2012
Patrons of the Bar La Fusee in Paris offer their thoughts on the euro and the eurozone economic crisis.
What's up, Europe? French president meets Putin, life goes on
Kai Ryssdal Jun 21, 2012
What might an American audience appreciate about the news in Paris right now, and what's on everybody's mind in France?
A week of economic woes and Facebook fizzle
Scott Tong May 25, 2012
In the last week, we've heard of a possible Greek exit from the euro, a U.S. debt ceiling showdown, HP layoffs, and a Facebook stock lawsuit. How does this news affect our psyche and what stories should we focus on amid all the turmoil?
France elects Socialist candidate Francois Hollande
Stephen Beard May 7, 2012
In a narrow victory this weekend, French voters ousted incumbent presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy in what many see as a popular referendum against harsh austerity measures in Europe
