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Belgium ends 540 days without leader
Matt Cole Dec 5, 2011
Belgium, the country with the fifth largest debt load in Europe, has gone without a full-time government for over 500 days. Today, a prime minister was appointed.
Can we expect solutions from Europe this week?
Andrew Walker Dec 5, 2011
It is a big week for the European debt crisis, as French and German leaders plan for a meeting Friday.
Europeans 'getting their hands dirty' solving debt problem
Julia Coronado Dec 5, 2011
News from Europe today shows positive steps towards solving the debt crisis, on the micro and macro level.
PODCAST: Italian austerity, American spending
Mary Dooe Dec 5, 2011
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti unveiled a firm austerity plan for his country. In the wake of a tempestuous month for leadership, we take a look at accountability, both in Europe and at American universities. Allan Sloan explains the payroll tax cuts, and reporter David Gura spotlights the increasing wealth gap.
Will European debt crisis sandbag U.S. economy?
David Gura Dec 2, 2011
Despite signs the recovery is gaining steam, trouble in the eurozone could sap demand for U.S. exports.
Angela Merkel calls for strict government spending rules
Stephen Beard Dec 2, 2011
German Chancellor Angela Merkel today called for a new legally binding set of rules to control spending in all eurozone countries, with harsh fines for any rule-breakers.
Merkel calls euro debt crisis a 'marathon'
Steve Evans Dec 2, 2011
Germany's leader spoke today, calling for stricter regulations across Europe.
Three big players in euro crisis finally agree
Stephen Beard Dec 2, 2011
German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke today, echoing recent sentiments by the head of the European Central Bank and French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Why does the EU want U.S. dollars?
Paddy Hirsch Dec 2, 2011
Marketplace Money Senior Producer Paddy Hirsch explains why Europe needs dollars instead of euros as the EU tries to sort out its financial problems.
Central banks buy European governments more time
Andrew Walker Dec 1, 2011
Central banks from a number of countries have decided to increase the ease of borrowing; many hope this will be enough to buy eurozone governments more time to solve the debt crisis.
