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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.
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.
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?
French court says au revoir to 75% tax on wealthy
Sarah Gardner Dec 31, 2012
The high court in France has rejected President Francois Hollande's controversial 75 percent tax on millionaires.
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.
