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Germany’s Merkel in China
German chancellor Angela Merkel is in Beijing for a two-day visit expected to focus on the eurzone crisis, Iran and Syria. Accompanied by a 20 strong trade delegation, she is scheduled to meet President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 Some Dutch Have Had Enough of the Euro
European leaders are meeting this week to save the common currency but in the Netherlands, some say enough is enough – it’s time, they say, to ditch the euro and go back to the guilder.
The Eurozone Crisis and European Identity
As European leaders grapple with a plan to save the eurozone, the whole notion of a European identity is being called into question.
France and Germany Call For Tougher EU Treaty
The leaders of France and Germany say the EU needs a new treaty to deal with the eurozone debt crisis.
Dire Warnings About The Euro
The president of the European Central Bank has told the European Parliament that “downside risks” to the eurozone economic outlook have increased.
Romania and the Euro
Even though the eurozone is in big trouble, countries like Romania still want in. At least publicly. Privately, Romanians are worried.
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