August 26, 2012

In Euro Crisis, Fingers Can Point in All Directions

FRANKFURT — The debate about how to distribute the cost of preserving the euro often centers on a fundamental question that is unspoken but implicit: Who caused this crisis anyway?

August 25, 2012

German finance ministry studying "Grexit" costs: paper

BERLIN (Reuters) - A working group led by Germany's deputy finance minister is studying the possible economic impact of a Greek exit from the euro zone, a newspaper reported on Friday, as Chancellor Angela Merkel prepared for talks with Greece's prime minister.

August 24, 2012

Debt crisis: eurozone headed for recession as economic rot spreads

The eurozone looks destined for its second recession in three years, as business surveys showed the economic rot is even spreading to Germany, the region's largest and strongest economy.

August 23, 2012

Eurozone crisis: Greek PM Antonis Samaras seeks 'breathing space', starting EU talks

ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras started a European charm offensive on Wednesday with an appeal to Germans for more time to meet Athens' borrowing obligations, but he may struggle to make his case in a series of meetings this week with EU leaders.

August 21, 2012

Germany puts pressure on Greece PM over bailout targets

Greece must stick to its agreed bailout conditions, Germany says, at the start of a week in which Greece is expected to ask for more time to make cuts.