German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble

• Europe Poised to Soften on Austerity

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  April 29, 2013

  New Italian government may unwind some budget measures.

• Austerity on Trial amid New Evidence

  By Simon Kennedy, Rebecca Christie and Stefan Riecher  |  April 22, 2013

  Economic policies are debated again as growth undershoots estimates.

• Draghi Backs Plan for Eurozone Budget Commissioner

  By Gabi Thesing, Bloomberg  |  October 29, 2012

  ECB president endorses proposal by German Finance Minister.

• German Finance Minister Rebukes IMF Head on Austerity (CNBC)

  October 12, 2012

  Schaeuble says Lagarde’s call to modify austerity demands is inconsistent with IMF positions.

• European Leaders Hit Debt-Crisis Stalemate

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  September 24, 2012

  Problems include discord over a banking union, Spain’s foot-dragging and Greece’s debate on meeting bailout terms.