Greece debt talks: EU chief feels 'betrayed'

The European Commission chief, Jean-Claude Juncker, has said he feels "betrayed" by the "egotism" shown by Greece in failed debt talks.

Greece deal nears as PM warns of eurozone collapse

Brussels (AFP) - The EU's top official for the euro said Tuesday that Greece and its creditors could be just days from reaching a bailout deal as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras warned that failure could sink the eurozone.

Eurosceptics bring censure motion on EU chief over tax

(Reuters) - The European Commission faces a censure motion in the European Parliament next week after Eurosceptic lawmakers united to condemn the role its president, Jean-Claude Juncker, played in Luxembourg tax schemes.

The $375 billion Europe wants to invest but doesn't have

(Reuters) - New European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is preparing a 300 billion euro ($375 billion) investment plan he will present as a cornerstone of efforts to revive an ailing economy.

Europe Takes Aim at Deals Created to Escape Taxes

LONDON — American companies have plowed more money into the Netherlands than any other country in the world — for five years running.

EU's Juncker pledges investment plan for jobs

(Reuters) - The incoming head of the EU executive, Jean-Claude Juncker, told the European Parliament on Wednesday that he would present his 300-billion-euro plan for investment to bolster growth and jobs by the end of this year.

Is Europe's troubled union really ready to change?

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - After six decades of relentless if incremental integration, might the European Union be about to go into reverse?

First UK poll after Juncker battle shows rising support for EU exit

(Reuters) - Public support for Britain to leave the EU is growing again after falling to a multi-year low, according to the first survey published since EU leaders nominated Jean-Claude Juncker to become the next president of the European Commission.

EU can be flexible on fiscal consolidation, but reforms first: officials

(Reuters) - The European Union could be flexible about the time members need to fix their budgets if they reform to boost growth, but it must first have proof such efforts are taking place, EU policymakers said on Thursday.

Euro needs ground-up reform before any United States of Europe

The European Union has earned its place as an instrument for peace in Europe. Free trade has brought prosperity to its peoples, and the freedom to choose a place of residence guards against the resurgence of totalitarian regimes.

Greece becoming more competitive, must stay in euro: Juncker

(Reuters) - Greece's competitiveness has greatly improved and its wage costs have fallen significantly and the euro zone must strive to keep the country as a member, the chairman of the Eurogroup of finance ministers said on Tuesday.

Greece seeking bridge loan for funding needs

ATHENS: Cash-strapped Greece is seeking a bridge loan from its foreign lenders to cover its financing needs through August, a finance ministry source said on Tuesday.

European Parliament set to get tough on debt crisis

BRUSSELS: The European Parliament will press top officials face to face next week for firmer action to tackle the region's debt crisis, with common bonds and a stronger euro zone rescue fund likely to anchor the debate.

European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet will be questioned on Aug. 29 alongside Eurogroup Chairman Jean-Claude Juncker and Olli Rehn, the European commissioner for economic and monetary affairs, in an extraordinary session of parliament's economic and monetary affairs committee.