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German Leader: 'Greece Now Has A Chance'

Reuters | Posted 05.30.2012

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PRAGUE, March 31 (Reuters) - Greece has gone a long way on the path of reforms and now stands a chance to overcome its debt crisis but still faces m...

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Germany's Finance Minister: Efforts To Tackle Greece's Issues 'Could Go Faster'

AP | GEIR MOULSON | Posted 03.10.2012

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BERLIN — The German and French leaders stressed Monday that boosting economic growth in the 17-nation eurozone is a priority, a recognition that...

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Germany's Leader Looking To Speed Up EU Charter Reform

Posted 11.13.2011

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BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel is seeking to speed up reform of the European Union treaty and wants all 27 EU member states to...

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Merkel Warns 'Affluence' Not A Given, As Germany Approves Euro Fund Boost

Posted 12.26.2011

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BERLIN (Thorsten Severin) - Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Europe not to be complacent about its peace and prosperity on Wednesday, as German law...

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How The Euro Debt Crisis Could Affect U.S. Banks

Time | STEPHEN GANDEL | Posted 11.28.2011

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Depending on how you look at it, U.S. banks could lose as much as $1 trillion dollars if the current money troubles in Europe were to lead to a full b...

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Why Wall Street Transactions Should Be Taxed

New York Times | NANCY FOLBRE | Posted 10.24.2011

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Most of us pay state and local sales taxes on most things we buy, and most casino gambling is subject to state taxes ranging from up to 6.75 percent i...

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Germany Insists On Strict Rules For Struggling Euro Nations

AP | By MELISSA EDDY | Posted 10.15.2011

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BERLIN -- As Germany emerged from the destruction of World War II, it rebuilt its economy on a system of strong rules governing virtually every aspect...

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Anger Simmers At German Austerity Plan For EU

Posted 05.25.2011

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ATHENS/WARSAW (By George Georgiopoulos and Gabriela Baczynska) - Resentment smoldered among European governments on Monday over a German-instigated d...

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'Merkel Factor' Could Decide German Vote

BBC NEWS | Posted 05.25.2011

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Angela Merkel was once criticised for looking dowdy and lacking charisma, but now the "Merkel factor" is considered her key asset as she seeks re-elec...

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United States of America vs. UBS: A Step Too Far?

Georges Ugeux | Posted 05.25.2011

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Georges Ugeux

There is no winner when fundamental rule of law and customer loyalty are not respected. This will have major ramifications outside of Switzerland and the United States.

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Angela Merkel Lingerie Ad Shocks Germany

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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The AFP reports that German Chancellor Angela Merkel appears in a lingerie ad wearing nothing more than a purple matching bra and panties set. AFP re...

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German History, the Financial Crisis and Democracy in Danger

Raymond J. Learsy | Posted 05.25.2011

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Raymond J. Learsy

The Germans can provide us with a frightening cautionary example of where we might be headed during this financial crisis. They have been there, they have done that, and it wasn't pretty.

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