Closer cooperation possible to deal with banking troubles, finance minister says.

Hollande, Merkel differ on whether to use joint euro-area bonds.

Hollande, Merkel differ on whether to use joint euro-area bonds.

German, French leaders say they will consider measures to spur Greek growth.

German, French leaders say they will consider measures to spur Greek growth.

Germany signals finance ministers may be ready to back deal.

Germany signals finance ministers may be ready to back deal.

European leaders welcome Greek Parliaments approval of austerity measures