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Will Slovakia pose another threat to the EU?
Steve Chiotakis Dec 7, 2011
Slovakia was a big opponent of the recent vote to extend the Greek bailout package. How will it react to plans to change treaties in the eurozone?
David Cameron not ready to agree on treaty changes
Matthew Davies Dec 7, 2011
While the rest of Europe is ready to re-write treaties in the hopes of healing the debt crisis, British Prime Minister David Cameron is not ready to give up the interests of his own country.
Citigroup announces planned layoffs
Josh Brown Dec 7, 2011
Citigroup is just the latest is a long line of big banks announcing layoffs in recent months.
Have austerity measures worked in Ireland?
Steve Chiotakis Dec 6, 2011
Ireland was bailed out a year ago, and it is now facing another round of austerity measures. How are the Irish people faring in these stricter conditions?
White House trying to avoid economic headwinds from Europe
Christian Fraser Dec 6, 2011
Leaders in the U.S. are increasingly worried about the debt crisis in Europe. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is on a grand tour this week to check in on progress there.
Eurozone threatened with downgrade if summit fails
Steve Evans Dec 6, 2011
Yet another summit is planned in Europe this week to find a solution to the debt problems there. But is this summit the one that will produce results?
PODCAST: The U.S. weighs in on Europe
Mary Dooe Dec 6, 2011
The latest threat for Europe comes from Standard & Poor's: a possible downgrade of 15 countries if the debt problems continue. Irish citizens are bracing for the fourth year of austerity. Author Robert Neuwirth says the informal economy could soon make up two-thirds of the world's workforce. Pollution in China could be a benefit for the U.S., and Microsoft sets out to revamp XBox Live.
Germany, France moot tougher EU budget rules
Heidi N. Moore Dec 5, 2011
Merkel and Sarkozy propose amending the European Union treaty to impose budget discipline on spendthrift countries. Will markets be satisfied?
Is it too late for the euro?
Liaquat Ahamed Dec 5, 2011
The leaders of Germany and France met today to figure out a strategy to bail out the Euro. Is it too late?
Mario Monti unveils austerity plan for Italy
Jeremy Hobson Dec 5, 2011
The new leader of Italy has announced a plan for tax increases and spending cuts to deal with the ongoing debt crisis in the country
