Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg

• Merkel Reins In Talk of Greek Exit

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  August 27, 2012

  German chancellor says efforts to resolve Europe’s debt crisis are at ‘decisive phase.’

• Euro Leaders Squabble over Purchases

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  August 13, 2012

  German Chancellor Merkel returns from vacation to the continued debate over measures to resolve debt crisis.

• Draghi Takes the Offensive

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  July 30, 2012

  ECB president tries to build consensus on plan to cut Italy, Spain borrowing costs.

• Euro Crisis Deepens

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  July 23, 2012

  Spanish regions’ woes add to Greek concerns.

• Euro Leaders Look to ECB for Help

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  July 2, 2012

  Central bank is expected to cut rates at Wednesday’s meeting.

• Germany Confronts Euro Bloc

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  June 25, 2012

  EU leaders expected to press Germany for more action at this week’s summit.

• Merkel Balks at Debt Purchases

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  June 21, 2012

  German chancellor opposes proposal to use bailout funds to buy indebted nation’s bonds.

• Coming Weeks May Set Euro's Fate

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  June 11, 2012

  Greek vote will test Spain’s new banking firewall.

• Pressure Builds on Merkel

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  June 4, 2012

  Spain joins calls for increased efforts to aid European banks.

• Greek Euro Exit Rattles Markets

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  May 14, 2012

  Currency hits 3-month low as central bankers discuss possibility of Greek departure.