Poland hurt by EU aid freeze over suspicious road deal

Polish officials have voiced dismay over an EU decision to block nearly 1bn euros (£859m) of funding for Polish road projects amid suspicions of fraud.

Economic data shows eurozone steadier, still weak

FRANKFURT: The euro area's economy is making faltering progress toward recovery, as the latest round of figures Wednesday showed improving consumer optimism and steadier bank finances - but weak demand for loans from businesses.

Italy 2012 wage inflation lowest since 1983, half consumer price inflation rate

Italian wages in 2012 grew at less than half the rate of consumer price inflation, data showed on Monday, helping to explain the worst slump in consumer spending for more than half a century.

Spanish unemployment jumps to record 26 pct

MADRID (AP) — Spain's unemployment rate shot up to a record 26 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012, leaving almost six million people out of work, the National Statistics Institute said Thursday.

France’s Moscovici Says Strong Euro Creates ‘Some Problems’

French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici said the strength of the euro is hampering recover in the 17-nation economy, while also reflecting confidence that the region’s debt crisis is fading.