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Spain to hold a general election — again

by Amy Scott
Nov 8, 2019
The continuing political stalemate could hamper economic growth.
A rally for the far-right party Vox during the last general election in April in Granada, Spain.
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Could Italy dump the euro for the "mini-BOT"?

by Stephen Beard
Jun 17, 2019
Could a proposed Italian government bond turn into a parallel currency ... and replace the euro?
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini delivers a speech during a rally of European nationalists ahead of European elections on May 18 in Milan.
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Greece leaves bailouts behind; wonders what's ahead

by Stephen Beard
Aug 15, 2018
Some Greeks fear their country may struggle once bailouts end.
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ECB to end stimulus. Is Europe's economy out of the woods?

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Jun 14, 2018
The European Central Bank announced today it is doing something the Federal Reserve has been doing for several years now: It’s taking its foot off the gas pedal of the economy — in this case, the eurozone economy. Specifically, it’s ending its practice of buying up bonds. So is the eurozone back on track? Click […]
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Nuclear threats, financial risks and trade agreement breakdowns — what's ahead for 2018

by Janet Nguyen and Kimberly Adams
Jan 1, 2018
Here are some of the trends identified in the Stratfor Worldview's annual forecast.
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Eurozone hopes PIIGS may fly

by Stephen Beard
Aug 3, 2017
Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain show signs of economic recovery.
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Will France abandon the euro?

by Mark Garrison
Mar 9, 2017
The U.K. voted to leave the EU last June in a turbulent move. Will we see similar changes in France?
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European Union finance ministers focus their attention on Greece bailout

by Tracey Samuelson
May 23, 2016
Greece has a fresh round of austerity measures, but there's still disagreement over its debt relief.
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BBC Roundup: Migrants break Greek border fence, India boosts farming

by Donna Tam
Feb 29, 2016
There’s lots of turmoil overseas, particularly with the refugee crisis in Europe and trouble in the markets. But there is one bright spot in recent news — India’s economy continues to grow. Here’s a look at today’s global news from the BBC: Migrants take down barbed-wire fence at Macedonia, Greek border Migrants at the border […]
An Indian farmer lifts a basket loaded with cauliflowers in a field in Rasalpur village.
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Spain election latest evidence of anti-austerity anger

by Kimberly Adams
Dec 21, 2015
Divisive results dealt a blow to the party that oversaw Spain's economic recovery.
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