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Greece, Germany clash ahead of bailout decision

Siobhan DowlingFebruary 16, 2012 12:44

BERLIN — As the tone between the Greece and Germany becomes increasingly acrimonious, there are still fears that the EU could let Athens default.

Greece reaches austerity deal

Siobhan DowlingFebruary 9, 2012 13:10

BERLIN — After days of delays, political leaders in Athens have agreed to the harsh terms of the troika bailout.

Greece reaches deal on austerity

Tim FitzsimonsFebruary 9, 2012 11:10

Greece agreed to cuts Europe demanded after a marathon overnight session, just in time for an EU meeting on Thursday. Greece needs another bailout to avoid a default on its credit.

Can Mario Monti stave off disaster in Italy?

Siobhan DowlingFebruary 9, 2012 12:38

BERLIN — Italy’s fight to pull back from the brink is vital to the euro zone’s survival.

China mulls contribution to Europe’s rescue fund

Siobhan DowlingFebruary 2, 2012 13:09

Berlin — Premier Wen says China will study ESM involvement, following talks with Chancellor Merkel.

Berlin resists pressure to give Greece more

Siobhan DowlingJanuary 27, 2012 13:39

BERLIN — Ahead of next week’s EU summit, pressure on Berlin is coming from all sides to dig deeper into its pockets to help Greece, but it is putting up fierce resistance.

Berlin revives crash-era Soffin bank bailout fund

Siobhan DowlingJanuary 26, 2012 10:34

Berlin — The German government insists the country’s banks are fine, but just in case, it has reactivated a rescue fund created during the mortgage crisis.

Critical Greek debt swap talks hit an impasse

Siobhan DowlingJanuary 25, 2012 09:45

Berlin — A key Greek debt relief deal has stalled as the euro zone rejects private creditors’ final offer on haircut terms.

Moody's rating of France's credit to be issued in Q1 2012

News DeskJanuary 16, 2012 18:23

French President shrugs off his country's credit troubles at a press conference saying it "changes nothing."

In Italy, the poor drive Ferraris

Eric J. LymanJanuary 12, 2012 07:27

ROME — A single raid on the Dolomite ski resort of Cortina found 42 so-called cars worth 200,000 euros registered to owners squeaking by on less than 20,000 euros a year.