# Debt Crisis

Papandreou remains tight-lipped about appointment of new Greek PM

George Papandreou tells the public that Greece will “do whatever is required” to remain in the Euro, but won’t name a new premier.

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Nov 9th 2011, 4:24 PM

Greece still waits for new government and new PM

It had been thought a new government would be in place by Monday…

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Nov 9th 2011, 11:54 AM

# Lost Decade

Lagarde warns of 'lost decade' unless European crisis is fixed

The global economy could stagnate for ten years or more, the IMF chief warns, unless the eurozone debt crisis is fully solved.

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Nov 9th 2011, 8:16 AM

# Berlusconi

Berlusconi to go but what now for Italy?

He survived more than 50 confidence votes but the end is nigh for the 75-year-old.

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Nov 9th 2011, 7:28 AM

Former ECB official will be new Greek prime minister – reports

Lukas Papademos looks set to take over from embattled leader George Papandreou as the country battles to avoid bankruptcy.

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Nov 8th 2011, 2:23 PM

# Italy

Berlusconi facing crucial vote as fears grow over Italy

A normally procedural vote will be closely scrutinised as Italian borrowing costs hit new highs.

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Nov 8th 2011, 7:44 AM

# Italy

Italian borrowing rates hit new high as shares fall across Europe

Uh-oh…

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Nov 7th 2011, 9:49 AM

Greece agrees unity government with new PM to be chosen today

Changes afoot in the debt stricken country.

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Nov 7th 2011, 8:13 AM

Noonan in Brussels for eurozone summit

Finance ministers from the 17 eurozone countries are meeting today to flesh out the details that were agreed at a leaders’ summit last month.

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Nov 7th 2011, 7:15 AM

Papandreou expected to resign as Greek prime minister

A government statement says that an emergency cabinet meeting this afternoon will be his last.

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Nov 6th 2011, 1:05 PM

Greek leaders continue talks, with only five weeks worth of cash left

Opposition leader Antonis Samaras will meet with the Greek president today. Samaras is calling for a snap election.

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Nov 6th 2011, 10:25 AM

Merkel says eurozone recovery will take ten years

Meanwhile Greece has entered political deadlock in a bid to form a coalition government…

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Nov 5th 2011, 2:44 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Greece have held that referendum?

As the Greek PM prepares to enter talks on forming a coalition government, we’re asking if he should have stuck with his original referendum plan?

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Nov 5th 2011, 12:52 PM

In full: Greek finance minister's extraordinary rebuke of PM

Evangelos Venizelos issued an extrordinary public letter just before 5am this morning.

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Nov 3rd 2011, 2:58 PM

Explainer: How could/would Greece leave the eurozone?

It’s possible – but it wouldn’t be easy.

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Nov 3rd 2011, 1:11 PM

# Berlusconi

Eurozone crisis forces Berlusconi to put love song album on hold

The Italian Prime Minister is renowned for his crooning talents but we’ll have to wait until later this month to hear his latest release…

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Nov 3rd 2011, 9:27 AM

Greece's Euro membership now on the line, say France and Germany

Merkel and Sarkozy have told Greece it must decide whether it wants to continue as part of the Eurozone.

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Nov 3rd 2011, 8:07 AM

Greece may hold referendum on bailout agreement in December

The Greek Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday evening is continuing to send shockwaves across the Eurozone.

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Nov 2nd 2011, 10:37 AM

# Bond repayment

Noonan: 'I'm not too pleased that Anglo is being paid back'

The Minister for Finance insists that it is important to work in consultation with European authorities on the issue and blames the “disaster” of the last government.

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Nov 2nd 2011, 9:45 AM

# Showdown

Greek crisis: EU leaders ratchet up pressure over controversial referendum

Greek leader George Papandreou has been summoned for emergency talks with French and German leaders amid fears an EU deal could be derailed.

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Nov 2nd 2011, 8:09 AM

# Markets

Markets drop on Greek referendum 'grenade'

Investors react to news that Greece intends to hold a referendum on its latest bailout agreement, despite the unpopularity of the deal.

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Nov 1st 2011, 2:51 PM

# MF Global

Probe into missing funds at US company bankrupted by EU debt crisis

MF Global has become the first major Wall Street casualty of the EU debt crisis.

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Nov 1st 2011, 9:36 AM

Market jitters expected after sudden call for Greek bailout vote

Prime Minister George Papandreou’s move has been compared to blackmail by the opposition after he called on Greek people to vote on their latest bailout agreement.

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Nov 1st 2011, 8:00 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you should know this morning…

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Oct 28th 2011, 8:23 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think Greece has been 'let off the hook'?

Greece has had 50 per cent of its debt burden written off in crisis Europe deal brokered early this morning. What are your feelings on this? Tell us here.

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Oct 27th 2011, 12:41 PM

# Markets

European markets react positively to Eurozone deal

Shares were up across the continent as trading opened this morning.

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Oct 27th 2011, 9:27 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you should know this morning…

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Oct 27th 2011, 8:25 AM

EU leaders strike 'comprehensive' debt deal after hours of talks

Greek debt will be written down by 50 per cent, with the EU bailout fund boosted to around €1trillion.

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Oct 27th 2011, 8:06 AM

EU leaders approve banking bailout plan, while Greek talks continue

Leaders agree to recapitalise weak banks by next summer, though it is reported that talks on Greek haircuts have hit a snag.

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Oct 26th 2011, 8:51 PM

Italian government - and Eurozone - on the brink over debt deal

Silvio Berlusconi’s coalition is divided on implementing reforms demanded by the EU, leading to the cancellation of some of tomorrow’s summits.

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Oct 25th 2011, 9:44 PM

# Bondholders

Kenny: Ireland has 'number of options' to further reduce bailout bill

Enda Kenny says Ireland can still reduce the interest on its bailouts, amid questions on why Greece is getting a haircut and Ireland isn’t.

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Oct 25th 2011, 4:07 PM

Enda Kenny: New hope for deal to tackle EU crisis

The Taoiseach has said EU leaders were “focused on fundamentals” for the first time as they met in Brussels.

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Oct 24th 2011, 7:56 AM

European leaders to meet again on Wednesday to fight debt crisis

Another summit of EU heads of state will be held on Wednesday in order to sign off on measures agreed by finance ministers.

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Oct 23rd 2011, 4:21 PM

Greece to be hooked on bailouts for a decade, says Troika report

A document prepared for finance ministers, leaked to the press, says bondholders may be burnt to the tune of 60 per cent.

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Oct 22nd 2011, 2:28 PM