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Why Spain’s Unemployed Are Heading For Germany
Spain’s best and brightest are leaving the country for Germany, where jobs are better paid and easier to come by. The Spanish government says this is just a temporary blip, but some worry Spain could lose an entire generation.
EU Approves Iran Oil Imports Ban
EU foreign ministers formally agree to an oil embargo against Iran, as Western powers reinforce their naval presence in the region.
Why GOP Presidential Contenders are Bashing Europe
Many of the Republican presidential candidates have taken swipes at Europe on the campaign trail. The World’s Clark Boyd looks at how that’s playing on the continent.
Soundtrack of Hungary’s Protest Movement
Thousands of Hungarians have taken to the streets to protest new laws. They say their government is turning its back on democracy. And their protests have a soundtrack.
Demand for ECB Loans Surpasses Expectations
The European Central Bank’s first-ever loan offer of 3-year funding proves to be a big hit with banks, which have borrowed a bigger than expected 489 billion euros.
Spain’s Holiday Shopping Boom Despite Economic Woes
Spain’s new Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy inherits huge economic problems but with the holidays approaching, stores and restaurants are mostly full.
Greek Home Owners Get Hit With Emergency Property Tax
The cash-strapped Greek government is hoping to raise 2 billion euros by the end of the year through an emergency property tax which has been added to homeowner’s electricity bills.
Euro Troubles Continue
Despite the EU summit deal the euro has been falling further against other major currencies as fears continue over the eurozone’s future.
A Turkish Song About Visa Hurdles
A Turkish musician decided to tackle the matter with humor and wrote a song about the visa hurdles.
Eurozone Deal Reached Without UK
All the countries of the European Union except the UK have backed a tax and budget pact to tackle the eurozone debt crisis, European leaders say.
What the EU Deal Means for the US
Can the EU deal really fix Europe’s fiscal woes and what are the implications for the US economy?
Croatia Signs Treaty to Join EU
Croatia is set to join the European Union in 2013, becoming the EU’s second former Yugoslav member after Slovenia.
France’s Sarkozy Warns EU Risks Disintegration
French President Nicolas Sarkozy warns of the risk of Europe “disintegrating” if a solution is not found to the eurozone debt crisis at the summit in Brussels.
Why the Euro Meltdown is a Threat to US Businesses
The owner of organic nail polish company Priti NYC explains how an imploding euro would impact her business.
Why Romanians Are Not Welcome In Spain
Spain has the highest unemployment in Europe. So, Madrid wants to close the borders for Romanians, although Romania is a member state of the European Union.
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