French central bank sees flat economy in first quarter

PARIS: France will barely dodge recession in the first quarter of the year, with the weak economy hurting the government's efforts to rein in the budget deficit, data showed on Friday.

Europe's recession deepens - ECB

The European Central Bank downgraded its forecast for the eurozone economy Thursday but decided against cutting interest rates to a new record low despite tame inflation, record unemployment and political instability in Italy.

French unions lead protests over labor deal

PARIS (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of protesters marched in towns across France on Tuesday against plans to allow companies to cut workers' hours during economic downturns - a policy central to President Francois Hollande's jobs and growth strategy.

Euro Leaders Demand Austerity as Italy Nears New Vote

European leaders demanded that euro members press on with budget cuts to end the debt crisis as Italy edged closer to a new election after an anti-austerity vote last week resulted in political deadlock.

Time to act again, Mr. Draghi?

Further European Central Bank action to jump start the eurozone economy: Let me get back to you.ECB President Mario Draghi says he's doing what he can.