Merkel tops Forbes list of powerful women Forbes magazine ranked German Chancellor Angela Merkel the most powerful woman in the world for the second year in a row in the annual list dominated by politicians, businesswomen and media figures. Business • 22 Aug 12
Merkel tops Forbes list of powerful women Forbes magazine ranked German Chancellor Angela Merkel the most powerful woman in the world for the second year in a row in the annual list dominated by politicians, businesswomen and media figures. Business • 22 Aug 12
Merkel says Germany is 'committed' to euro German Chancellor Angela Merkel renewed her call for fiscal discipline by praising Canada for not "living on borrowed money". Business • 17 Aug 12
Merkel says Germany is 'committed' to euro German Chancellor Angela Merkel renewed her call for fiscal discipline by praising Canada for not "living on borrowed money". Business • 17 Aug 12
Committed to do 'everything we can' - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Germany is committed to doing everything they can to maintain the euro. Business • 16 Aug 12
Committed to do 'everything we can' - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Germany is committed to doing everything they can to maintain the euro. Business • 16 Aug 12
Germans pessimistic about the economy A survey suggests that more than half of Germans are pessimistic about the economy but support Chancellor Angela Merkel's tough stance on the eurozone. News • 01 Aug 12
Germans pessimistic about the economy A survey suggests that more than half of Germans are pessimistic about the economy but support Chancellor Angela Merkel's tough stance on the eurozone. News • 01 Aug 12
Merkel gets Spanish bank bailout through Bundestag The lower house of Germany's parliament resoundingly has approved Berlin's contribution to a euro zone-wide aid package for Spain's banking sector. Business • 19 Jul 12
Merkel gets Spanish bank bailout through Bundestag The lower house of Germany's parliament resoundingly has approved Berlin's contribution to a euro zone-wide aid package for Spain's banking sector. Business • 19 Jul 12
Monti to raise Italy's deficit from 1.3% to 2% Italy's public deficit will be 2% of GDP this year, Prime Minister Mario Monti has said, considerably worse than the previous estimate of 1.3%. Business • 04 Jul 12
Monti to raise Italy's deficit from 1.3% to 2% Italy's public deficit will be 2% of GDP this year, Prime Minister Mario Monti has said, considerably worse than the previous estimate of 1.3%. Business • 04 Jul 12
Merkel and Monti discuss eurozone crisis German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Italians they could not expect to reap the rewards of economic reforms in just a few months but that the experience of her own country showed it was worth persevering. News • 05 Jul 12
Merkel and Monti discuss eurozone crisis German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Italians they could not expect to reap the rewards of economic reforms in just a few months but that the experience of her own country showed it was worth persevering. News • 05 Jul 12
Italy and Spain withhold support for growth pact Italy and Spain tonight withheld support for an EU growth pact pending pledges of swift support from their partners to help fend off prohibitive borrowing costs, their officials said. News • 28 Jun 12
Italy and Spain withhold support for growth pact Italy and Spain tonight withheld support for an EU growth pact pending pledges of swift support from their partners to help fend off prohibitive borrowing costs, their officials said. News • 28 Jun 12
Taoiseach wants bank debt to be shared at EU level Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he is concerned that Ireland is being held back by the banking crisis, despite complying with the provisions of the EU/IMF bailout package. News • 28 Jun 12
Taoiseach wants bank debt to be shared at EU level Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he is concerned that Ireland is being held back by the banking crisis, despite complying with the provisions of the EU/IMF bailout package. News • 28 Jun 12
Europe's big four agree €130 bn stimulus package The leaders of the eurozone's four top economies have announced €130 billion in new measures to support growth after their meeting in Rome. Business • 22 Jun 12
Europe's big four agree €130 bn stimulus package The leaders of the eurozone's four top economies have announced €130 billion in new measures to support growth after their meeting in Rome. Business • 22 Jun 12
Ireland to remain outside financial tax group The Minister for Finance has said Ireland will not be part of a core group of EU countries implementing a financial transaction tax as long as the UK remains outside the group. News • 22 Jun 12
Ireland to remain outside financial tax group The Minister for Finance has said Ireland will not be part of a core group of EU countries implementing a financial transaction tax as long as the UK remains outside the group. News • 22 Jun 12
Eurozone redemption fund may be created - Burton A senior Government minister has said proposals in Germany for a debt “redemption fund” could come to fruition depending on how the eurozone crisis plays out. News • 17 Jun 12
Eurozone redemption fund may be created - Burton A senior Government minister has said proposals in Germany for a debt “redemption fund” could come to fruition depending on how the eurozone crisis plays out. News • 17 Jun 12
Greek parties in final campaign ahead of election Greece is preparing for a final day of campaigning before Sunday's parliamentary election re-run brought about by last month's inconclusive vote. News • 15 Jun 12
Greek parties in final campaign ahead of election Greece is preparing for a final day of campaigning before Sunday's parliamentary election re-run brought about by last month's inconclusive vote. News • 15 Jun 12
Any deal on Spain may not affect Ireland - Gilmore Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said that any solution arrived at to deal with the banking situation in Spain may not be applicable to Ireland. News • 08 Jun 12
Any deal on Spain may not affect Ireland - Gilmore Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said that any solution arrived at to deal with the banking situation in Spain may not be applicable to Ireland. News • 08 Jun 12
Merkel most trusted politician in Germany German Chancellor Angela Merkel remains the country's most popular politician, despite pressure at home and abroad over the eurozone debt crisis. Special Reports • 30 May 12
Merkel most trusted politician in Germany German Chancellor Angela Merkel remains the country's most popular politician, despite pressure at home and abroad over the eurozone debt crisis. Special Reports • 30 May 12
France and Germany vow to assist Greece German chancellor Angela Merkel has said both she and new French President Francois Hollande want Greece to remain in the eurozone. News • 15 May 12
France and Germany vow to assist Greece German chancellor Angela Merkel has said both she and new French President Francois Hollande want Greece to remain in the eurozone. News • 15 May 12
Merkel's party defeated in regional election Chancellor Angela Merkel's party has suffered a severe defeat in a pivotal German state vote. News • 14 May 12
Merkel's party defeated in regional election Chancellor Angela Merkel's party has suffered a severe defeat in a pivotal German state vote. News • 14 May 12
Merkel expects 'stable partnership' with Hollande German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she believes a stable partnership with Socialist French president-elect Francois Hollande is possible after she backed his rival Nicolas Sarkozy. News • 14 May 12
Merkel expects 'stable partnership' with Hollande German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she believes a stable partnership with Socialist French president-elect Francois Hollande is possible after she backed his rival Nicolas Sarkozy. News • 14 May 12
Hollande to press ahead with growth agenda French president-elect Francois Hollande has signalled to Germany that he remains determined to change Europe's focus from austerity to growth after Chancellor Angela Merkel rejected any economic stimulus on credit. Economy • 11 May 12
Hollande to press ahead with growth agenda French president-elect Francois Hollande has signalled to Germany that he remains determined to change Europe's focus from austerity to growth after Chancellor Angela Merkel rejected any economic stimulus on credit. Economy • 11 May 12
Fiscal treaty will not be renegotiated - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that the fiscal treaty is not up for renegotiation. News • 08 May 12
Fiscal treaty will not be renegotiated - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that the fiscal treaty is not up for renegotiation. News • 08 May 12
Francois Hollande celebrates French election win A victorious Francois Hollande faces a short honeymoon after his election as France's first left-wing president in 17 years. News • 07 May 12
Francois Hollande celebrates French election win A victorious Francois Hollande faces a short honeymoon after his election as France's first left-wing president in 17 years. News • 07 May 12
Merkel rules out any fiscal treaty renegotiation Angela Merkel has ruled out any renegotiation of the European fiscal compact. Business • 30 Apr 12
Merkel rules out any fiscal treaty renegotiation Angela Merkel has ruled out any renegotiation of the European fiscal compact. Business • 30 Apr 12
