eurozone
Slovenian, British, Spanish and German media on UK’s EU veto
British prime minister David Cameron defended his EU veto in the British house of commons on 12 December, while French president Nicolas Sarkozy lamented that he was ‘splitting Europe in two’. Britain is simply more eurosceptic, replies the rest of Europe, who stress the advantages that the British can offer Europe
eurozone, politics, david cameron, euweek, united kingdom, monetary union, nicolas sarkozy
Do the Merkel, Monti and Sarkozy dance
On 24 November German chancellor Angela Merkel and French president Nicolas Sarkozy agreed on plans to amend the EU treaties to impose budget discipline on the 17 eurozone countries. Italian prime minister Mario Monti also supports the initiative
eurozone, angela merkel, europe, euro, euweek, european central bank, nicolas sarkozy
Meeting Mario Monti, interim Italian prime minister
On 13 November the independent candidate, known as the president of Italian university Bocconi, officially succeeded Silvio Berlusconi in the middle of a deep debt crisis. Ave Mario, cries French newspaper Le Monde. Super Mario, scream spoof websites. We meet at a press conference in Berlin
eurozone, italy, politics, germany, internal market, berlin, blogs
Greek referendum, ghastly mistake? Britain, Portugal, Germany, France and Latvia react
Despite massive criticism and shares dropping worldwide, Greek prime minister Giorgos Papandreou is going ahead with the planned referendum. His cabinet voted for a referendum on austerity measures on 1 November. Some commentators dismiss the move as irresponsible; others praise the democractic act
eurozone, politics, greece, currency, euro, euweek, andreas papandreou
Eurozone crisis what crisis? 50% of Greece's debt cut
On 26 October the 27 heads of state and government of the European Union reached agreement in Brussels on a debt restructuring and new rescue package for Greece, among other things. Last chance saloon for Athens, say French, Austrian, Spanish and Greek commentators
eurozone, italy, angela merkel, efsf, greece, piigs, currency
Question of the week: getting through the euro-crisis - united or apart?
The euro has drifted off course and there is no land in sight. How will we emerge from the crisis: united or everyone out for themselves? We ask who rules Europe: one united superstate, or nations ruled by self-interest? Four young Europeans start the debate: join in at cafebabel.co.uk/europaplus
'Debtocracy' director Aris Chatzistefanou: 'Greece should exit eurozone'
His documentary was seen by one million people in the first month. Many Greeks have learned that debt is ‘illegal’ and they don't have to pay for it. After leaving the conservative broadcaster Skai, the Greek television presenter has become a mentor for the movement of Syntagma Square. It’s where he dreams of a ‘magic night’: when the prime minister flies away on a helicopter as the state declares its bankruptcy
eurozone, politics, athens, 'indignant citizens' movement, economical crisis, economy
Greece crisis: lowdown on Germany's role, US credit agencies and more
Interview with French economist Céline Antonin ahead of the eurogroup summit on 7 May, where the attendees should confirm their €110 billion financial aid package to Greece, and the three burning questions arising from the crisis which also apply to the European union
eurozone, stability and growth pact, politics, fmi, germany, greece, piigs
Satirists Clark and Dawe take on eurozone crisis - in 2 minutes 35
We're always a bit baffled by the ins and outs of the eurozone here at cafebabel.com - so it was nice to catch this little Youtube video circulated by the FT's chief economics commentator. Hilarious, though frightening
Europe and PIIGS: bitchy politics
The acronym 'PIIGS' seems to have characterised the five eurozone losers as that nasty group of girls that everyone hated in school. Since things turned sour on Europe’s financial front, the EU community has shown its bitchy side - a sentiment which is hardly emblematic of the shared vision that the EU was founded on. Rant
The bleak Greek crisis: Europe's hardship sic Europe's hope
Good morning, Europe! Will you be saving the debt-mired Greece today? We're going to find out at the EU summit, which takes place in Brussels between 25 and 26 March. The Greek crisis has divided the European political and media landscape because it most prominently plays on the future of the sixteen-member eurozone. It also represents a fine threat for the young Greeks who are currently feeding the debate, and are a symbol in themselves of a Europe of PIIGS (Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Spain). The consensus is clear: somewhere, sometime soon, mentality has to change before the Greeks can make a stab at a new start
- Read the special edition The bleak Greek crisis: Europe's hardship sic Europe's hope
- PIIGS unwelcome in the EU parlour: war of words rocks Eurozone
- Europe apprehensive about Athens
- Monetary union and media stress: young Greeks and Germans debate
- Greece crisis: how your average Greek yacht-owner is clamping down
- Bailing Greece out: the update
Polish migrants post-crisis in Ireland: is there no place like home?
EU enlargement in 2004 meant that the Poles made the most indelible imprint on Irish society - and surprise, they're happy in their new home, despite the fact that both countries have experienced polar fortunes in the recent recession
eurozone, labour, immigration, poland, economical crisis, ireland, economy
Iceland elections: next stop, Brussels?
On 26 January 2009, Iceland’s conservative-led government collapsed, the latest victim of the international financial crisis that has capsized the tiny island-state. Current percentages of the possible winning coalition are 31% for the socialists and 24% for the green-leftists
eurozone, politics, nationalism, enlargement, socialist, green parties, iceland
Lisbon treaty and recession Europe, give us a kiss
In these times of economic crisis Europe is able to laugh and is supposedly stronger for it. Even the Lisbon treaty gives a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel. 2009 will be a decisive year
eurozone, currency, european elections 2009, iceland, eudebate2009, european union, referendum
Euro: the ten-year itch
The European single currency was launched on 1 January 1999. By 2002, 304 million Europeans were jiggling the same coins around in their wallets. Today, sixteen countries use the euro, including Slovakia. It's got more stable on the markets and stands strong against the dollar and pound, but its users struggle to see the advantage what with the rising cost of life
Estonians feel recession, but there's a euro at the end of the tunnel
‘We have been too optimistic’ - a gentle landing was predicted for Estonia’s 2011 entry into the Eurozone, but the economy is entering turbulent times following its exponential growth. Interview macro-economic expert in Tallinn
eurozone, estonia, eu debate on the ground, europe de l'est, economy, recession, central and eastern europe
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