Spain dominates meeting of EU finance ministers The recapitalisation of Spanish banks has dominated this evening’s meeting of eurozone finance ministers in Brussels, with the Greek and Cypriot bailouts also due for discussion. News • 09 Jul 12
Spain dominates meeting of EU finance ministers The recapitalisation of Spanish banks has dominated this evening’s meeting of eurozone finance ministers in Brussels, with the Greek and Cypriot bailouts also due for discussion. News • 09 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
Minister welcomes new EU report on future of union Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton has welcomed the report on the future of the monetary union written by the four presidents of the EU institutions. News • 26 Jun 12
Minister welcomes new EU report on future of union Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton has welcomed the report on the future of the monetary union written by the four presidents of the EU institutions. News • 26 Jun 12
Merkel to meet French president on Wednesday German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday ahead of a key European summit, to discuss their differing positions on the eurozone debt crisis. News • 25 Jun 12
Merkel to meet French president on Wednesday German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday ahead of a key European summit, to discuss their differing positions on the eurozone debt crisis. News • 25 Jun 12
G20 backs European plans to fight debt crisis Europe has won support from world leaders for an ambitious but slow-moving overhaul of the eurozone. News • 19 Jun 12
G20 backs European plans to fight debt crisis Europe has won support from world leaders for an ambitious but slow-moving overhaul of the eurozone. News • 19 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
Euro crisis 'not fully understood' by governments The head of the European Commission has warned that the urgency of the eurozone crisis is "not fully understood" by some national governments. News • 13 Jun 12
Euro crisis 'not fully understood' by governments The head of the European Commission has warned that the urgency of the eurozone crisis is "not fully understood" by some national governments. News • 13 Jun 12
Olli Rehn hopes for solution to bank debt issue The EU Commissioner for Economic Affairs Olli Rehn has said he still hopes to help Ireland find a solution to the issue of the bank debt, despite the apparent setback to the Government's hopes due to the nature of the Spanish bank rescue. News • 12 Jun 12
Olli Rehn hopes for solution to bank debt issue The EU Commissioner for Economic Affairs Olli Rehn has said he still hopes to help Ireland find a solution to the issue of the bank debt, despite the apparent setback to the Government's hopes due to the nature of the Spanish bank rescue. News • 12 Jun 12
Spanish PM calls bailout a victory for the country Spain's prime minister has hailed a eurozone lifeline of up to €100 billion to save its stricken banks as a victory for his nation and for Europe. News • 10 Jun 12
Spanish PM calls bailout a victory for the country Spain's prime minister has hailed a eurozone lifeline of up to €100 billion to save its stricken banks as a victory for his nation and for Europe. News • 10 Jun 12
G7 holds emergency eurozone talks Finance ministers of the Group of Seven leading industrialised powers have held emergency talks on the eurozone debt crisis and the weakness of European banks. News • 06 Jun 12
G7 holds emergency eurozone talks Finance ministers of the Group of Seven leading industrialised powers have held emergency talks on the eurozone debt crisis and the weakness of European banks. News • 06 Jun 12
Commission suggests bailing out banks directly The European Commission has proposed recapitalising ailing banks in Europe directly, instead of helping governments. News • 30 May 12
Commission suggests bailing out banks directly The European Commission has proposed recapitalising ailing banks in Europe directly, instead of helping governments. News • 30 May 12
Greek exit can be 'prevented': Schaeuble German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has said Greece's exit from the eurozone can definitely be prevented but that it was up to Greece to abide by its agreements. News • 21 May 12
Greek exit can be 'prevented': Schaeuble German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has said Greece's exit from the eurozone can definitely be prevented but that it was up to Greece to abide by its agreements. News • 21 May 12
Leaders at G8 summit want 'growth & job creation' US President Barack Obama has said the G8 summit this weekend has made genuine progress in efforts to chart a way out of the economic crisis - particularly in the eurozone. News • 21 May 12
Leaders at G8 summit want 'growth & job creation' US President Barack Obama has said the G8 summit this weekend has made genuine progress in efforts to chart a way out of the economic crisis - particularly in the eurozone. News • 21 May 12
British PM calls for decisive action in eurozone The British Prime Minister David Cameron has called on eurozone countries to take decisive action to stem the debt crisis and said that he would not accept a Europe-wide financial transaction tax News • 18 May 12
British PM calls for decisive action in eurozone The British Prime Minister David Cameron has called on eurozone countries to take decisive action to stem the debt crisis and said that he would not accept a Europe-wide financial transaction tax News • 18 May 12
IMF chief warns of cost of Greek euro exit The head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde has warned of "extremely expensive" consequences if Greece leaves the eurozone. News • 18 May 12
IMF chief warns of cost of Greek euro exit The head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde has warned of "extremely expensive" consequences if Greece leaves the eurozone. News • 18 May 12
Juncker rules out Greek exit from eurozone The head of the eurozone finance ministers, Jean-Claude Juncker, has dismissed suggestions that Greece may be forced out of the euro as "nonsense and propaganda". News • 14 May 12
Juncker rules out Greek exit from eurozone The head of the eurozone finance ministers, Jean-Claude Juncker, has dismissed suggestions that Greece may be forced out of the euro as "nonsense and propaganda". News • 14 May 12
Ireland has 5th highest unemployment rate in EU Figures published by Eurostat show that Ireland has the fifth highest rate of unemployment in the European Union. News • 03 May 12
Ireland has 5th highest unemployment rate in EU Figures published by Eurostat show that Ireland has the fifth highest rate of unemployment in the European Union. News • 03 May 12
Thousands march in May Day rallies Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Europe today as part of the annual May Day rallies. News • 01 May 12
Thousands march in May Day rallies Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Europe today as part of the annual May Day rallies. News • 01 May 12
Ex-Icelandic PM hits out at court trial Former Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde has described court charges taken against him over the 2008 financial crisis as "politically motivated" and "a waste of taxpayer money". News • 24 Apr 12
Ex-Icelandic PM hits out at court trial Former Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde has described court charges taken against him over the 2008 financial crisis as "politically motivated" and "a waste of taxpayer money". News • 24 Apr 12
Eurozone unemployment increases to 10.8% Unemployment in the eurozone area has hit its highest level since the single currency was introduced 13 years ago. News • 02 Apr 12
Eurozone unemployment increases to 10.8% Unemployment in the eurozone area has hit its highest level since the single currency was introduced 13 years ago. News • 02 Apr 12
