PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande declared on Thursday that companies would have to pay a 75 percent tax on salaries over a million euros after his plan for a "super-tax" on individuals was knocked down by the constitutional court.
March 30, 2013
Euro zone corporate loan gain offers euro zone hope
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lending to euro zone businesses rose on the month in February for the first time since July, showing patchy and fragile gains that offer a glimmer of hope for the euro zone's crisis-hit economy.
March 29, 2013
U.K. Banks Seen Avoiding Share Sales After BOE Capital Review
U.K. banks including Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc and Lloyds Banking Group Plc (LLOY) may avoid the need to sell new shares to bolster their balance sheets after the Bank of England used more lenient rules than those advocated by European regulators.
March 28, 2013
Hollande's popularity at new low as he grapples with French economy: poll
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande's popularity rating has fallen to its lowest level since he came to power, a poll found on Wednesday, a day before he is due to address the nation to ask for patience as he attempts to revive the economy.
March 27, 2013
Croatia gets final thumbs up to join EU
BRUSSELS: Brussels deemed Croatia ready to become the 28th European Union member in July in a final report issued Tuesday stating that it complied with EU rules, though more work was needed to fight crime and corruption.
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