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European Union searching for agreement on budget

Interview with
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.

What's Up Europe? Smiles in Brussels

Interview by
Sarah Gardner
Sep 11, 2012 In Brussels, people are smiling over a new bailout plan to save the euro. Meanwhile in Greece, summer sun and good food are taking the edge off harsh reality.

Euro summit ends with two key agreements

Interview with
Stephen Beard
Jun 29, 2012 A summit of European leaders has yielded agreement on two key points. First, the EU as a whole will lend directly to banks wherever they get into trouble. Second, there's going to be a new agency to supervise banks across the continent.

European leaders reach deal to help banks

Interview by
Jeremy Hobson
Jun 29, 2012 There's a big EU summit going on in Brussels today, and it appears leaders have come up with an agreement that may help ease the debt crisis -- at least somewhat.

What's up, Europe? Brussels muddles through the crisis

Interview by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 21, 2012 The big story in Brussels, as it has been for the last two years, is the eurozone crisis. So is any progress being made?

Mid-day Extra: What sets Brussels apart

Interview by
Steve Chiotakis
Dec 9, 2011 Brussels isn't the first city people may think of in Europe, but it is home to both the United Nations and the European Commission. Today, European leaders came to a tentative deal there to save the EU.

Euro crisis not over yet

Interview with
Stephen Beard
Dec 9, 2011 European leaders met for yet another time, this time striking a deal that would allow the European Commission to oversee budgets and fine countries for getting into too much debt. But it won't solve the major eurozone issues.