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Europe's groundswell for growth
30/04/2012 - THE DEBATE

Europe's groundswell for growth

With recession spreading across the continent, will the French presidential candidates make good on their pledge to get Germany to put more of the accent on growth? François Picard's panel looks at the groundswell against austerity.
'Worst is over' for eurozone debt crisis, ECB chief says
22/03/2012 - EUROZONE

'Worst is over' for eurozone debt crisis, ECB chief says

The worst of the eurozone debt crisis is over despite lingering risks, ECB chief Mario Draghi said in an interview Thursday. Draghi said key indicators, including inflation and budget deficits, are now better than those of the United States.
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ECB lends record €530 billion to European banks
29/02/2012 - EUROPE

ECB lends record €530 billion to European banks

The European Central Bank released a record 530 billion euros on Wednesday, with hundreds of banks borrowing big on the low-interest loans. The cash injection is spurring hopes it will lead to lower borrowing costs across Europe.
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Setback for Greek bailout as EU creditors cancel talks
15/02/2012 - GREECE

Setback for Greek bailout as EU creditors cancel talks

A meeting with finance chiefs from eurozone countries to discuss Greece’s second multibillion-dollar bailout was cancelled Tuesday after Athens failed to deliver on several demands made by its partners in the currency union.
Greece passes austerity measures amid protests
13/02/2012 - GREECE

Greece passes austerity measures amid protests

Greece continues to be under pressure from the EU despite lawmakers Sunday approving another tough round of austerity measures. An estimated 100,000 people protested the move outside the Greek parliament in Athens.
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Protesters clash with police during austerity vote
12/02/2012 - GREECE

Protesters clash with police during austerity vote

An estimated 80,000 people protested outside the Greek parliament building Sunday in Athens, where lawmakers were voting on whether to pass another round of tough austerity measures. Approval would secure the country 130 billion euros in aid.
Portuguese rally against austerity measures
12/02/2012 - Portugal

Portuguese rally against austerity measures

More than 100,000 people demonstrated in Lisbon's Palace Square on Saturday against the harsh austerity measures in place. The protest came amid growing concerns of international lenders that Portugal will require more bailout funds.
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Parliament begins debating austerity plan
12/02/2012 - GREECE

Parliament begins debating austerity plan

Thousands of protesters were expected to surround Greece's parliament on Sunday as it makes a "historic" decision on whether to pass another round of tough austerity measures. Approval would secure the country 130 billion euros in aid.
PM in televised plea to parliament ahead of budget vote
15/02/2012 - GREECE

PM in televised plea to parliament ahead of budget vote

Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos (pictured) said in a televised address Saturday that the parliament faced an "historic responsibility" Sunday in voting on austerity measures crucial for a 130 bn EUR bailout from the IMF and the EU.
Greek government vows to rescue bailout plan
11/02/2012 - GREECE

Greek government vows to rescue bailout plan

Greece's coalition government has submitted draft legislation for austerity measures to parliament, with Prime Minister Lucas Papademos (pictured) vowing to push the package through despite the resignation of six cabinet members.
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