Irish GDP revision eases debt target

Research and development (R&D) costs and illegal activities have been added into Ireland's GDP for the first time, enlarging the economy by 10bn euros ($13.6bn; £7.9bn).

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?

Renzi Says Italy to Push for European Growth Not Ask for Handout

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said his nation will use the next six months to push for growth across Europe, not to seek leeway for its own benefit.

Eurozone unemployment level sees slight fall

The number of people unemployed in the eurozone dipped slightly in May, but not by enough to dent the unemployment rate.

Euro-Area Inflation Steady at 0.5% Shows Draghi Challenge

The euro-area inflation rate held steady in June at less than half the European Central Bank’s target, underscoring the challenge faced by Mario Draghi as he tries to stoke prices and ignite growth.