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Bailout Talks Turning Into 'Playground Spat'

AP | GABRIELE STEINHAUSER | Posted 04.17.2012

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BRUSSELS — Current plans to save Greece from financial collapse would still leave the country with debt far above the maximum level set by its i...

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Greek Official: Many In Europe 'Don't Want Us Any More'

AP | GABRIELE STEINHAUSER and ELENA BECATOROS | Posted 04.16.2012

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BRUSSELS — European finance ministers insisted Wednesday on much tighter oversight of Greece's spending and austerity efforts, despite politicia...

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EU Demands More From Greece Bailout Deal

Reuters | Posted 04.10.2012

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* Greece says has deal with creditors, party leaders * Euro zone ministers demand action before more aid * Want parliame...

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Eurozone Finance Ministers Reject Greek Debt Deal, As Default Threat Looms

Reuters | Posted 03.24.2012

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* Euro zone ministers to discuss debt swap, 2nd bailout * Private sector negotiators say have made their best offer * IM...

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German Chancellor Rejects EU Eurobond Proposal

AP | GEIR MOULSON | Posted 01.22.2012

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BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel rejected a new push by the European Commission for bonds issued jointly by the 17 euro nations, saying ...

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Greece Under Greater Pressure As Finance Ministers Delay Aid Payment

Posted 12.04.2011

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(Annika Breidthardt and John O'Donnell) - European finance ministers are considering making banks take bigger losses on Greek debt and have postpo...

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Greek Debt Must Be 'Sustainable' Before Restructuring, EU Official Says

Posted 07.17.2011

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Greek debt could undergo a "soft" restructuring if Athens embarks on major reforms and accelerates privatization to raise fun...

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Euro Zone Proposal For Strapped Countries: Buy Back Debt

Posted 05.25.2011

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(Reuters) - European leaders should not shy away from a proposal to buy back the bonds of troubled euro member states but should not rely too much o...

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Merkel: EU Bailout Fund would halt speculators

AP | AOIFE WHITE | Posted 05.25.2011

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BRUSSELS — European officials urged the U.S. to join in a crackdown on speculators who bet against Europe's currency union, warning they might b...

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The New EU Presidency - Contenders And Odds (PHOTOS, POLL)

Huffington Post | Adam Taylor | Posted 05.25.2011

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This Thursday, the European Council is expected to announce their first-ever elected President. However, with a baffling selection process taking pl...

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