Tue, 22 May 2012 13:40:12 +0200
The OECD called on EU leaders today (22 May) to ease the pace of austerity, saying aggressive budget cuts to curtail the eurozone's debts threaten to suck the currency area into a downward spiral that could spill over into the global economy.
Tue, 22 May 2012 08:46:12 +0200
Leaders of Greece's conservative New Democracy party said yesterday (21 May) that a small splinter group led by former Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis had agreed to rejoin it for the 17 June election, which is seen as crucial for the country's future in the eurozone.
Tue, 22 May 2012 08:26:27 +0200
The EU is facing an energy policy vacuum after a firm set of policy goals for renewable energy, carbon cutting and energy saving expires in 2020.
Tue, 22 May 2012 08:19:05 +0200
European Union countries agreed yesterday (21 May) to press for new controls on credit ratings agencies, with a law to challenge the power of the debt raters whose downgrades of countries angered politicians as they struggle with an economic crisis.
Tue, 22 May 2012 08:17:24 +0200
US President Barack Obama urged Europe yesterday (21 May) to strengthen its defences against financial market turmoil and recapitalise its banks as part of a four-pronged strategy for tackling the eurozone crisis.
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