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Germany reluctant to agree to eurobonds
Stephen Beard Nov 23, 2011
The European Union has the same currency, but not the same borrowing process, between the 17 members. Some would like to change that, but Germany is against it.
The Deutschland downer
David Brancaccio Nov 23, 2011
If there was any schadenfreude among Germans about the financial plight of their profligate southern neighbors, today's bond market embarrassment might be Germany's wake-up call.
European leaders clash over Robin Hood tax
Stephen Beard Nov 18, 2011
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister David Cameron meet today to discuss a possible Robin Hood tax in Europe.
Can the ECB save Europe?
Stacey Vanek Smith Nov 16, 2011
The U.S. central bank, known as the Federal Reserve, is the lender of last resort. Its bond-buying orgy bailed out banks during the financial crisis and rescued the economy. But its European equivalent has neither the ability not the will to do the same for the eurozone.
Germany should tap European Central Bank, critics say
Steve Chiotakis Nov 14, 2011
Germany is the biggest economy in Europe and is picking up a the largest portion of the Euro crisis tab, but some critics say it should do more.
Merkel: To get through crisis, more Europe needed
Stacey Vanek Smith Nov 14, 2011
Economist Julia Coronado discusses the difficult situation Europe is in right now and what German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants to happen.
Mid-day Extra: Oktoberfest on a budget
Nov 24, 2011
This year's Oktoberfest had significantly higher prices as a result of the global financial downturn.
Why Germany wants to help Greece
Kai Ryssdal Nov 3, 2011
This final note today, which comes with the observation that German chancellor Angela Merkel met with her Greek counterpart Prime Minister George...
Germans Doomed
John Moe Sep 1, 2011
Germans may not be able to buy the new Samsung Galaxy tablet because of copyright litigation with Apple, but they can finally play the video game...
Compare and Contrast: Do the Markets Dictate Government Policy?
Heidi N. Moore Aug 22, 2011
The markets are from Mars, and politicians are from Venus. The markets want more government stimulus. Governments just want to pay the debts the...
