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• 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.

• Cyprus Bailout Shuts Bank

  By Rebecca Christie, James G. Neuger and Svenja O’Donnell, Bloomberg  |  March 25, 2013

  Nation will shrink its banking sector in exchange for 10 bln euros in aid.

• German-French Spat Caps 2012 Crisis Fight

  By James G. Neuger, Bloomberg  |  December 14, 2012

  Merkel and Hollande disagree over changes to make in currency bloc.

• Europe Protests Austerity With Strikes

  By Emma Ross-Thomas and Joao Lima, Bloomberg  |  November 14, 2012

  Coordinated protests occur in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy.

• Europe’s Resolve on Single Currency Faces Greek Test

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  November 5, 2012

  Greek prime minister struggles to assemble support for austerity measures.

• 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 Banks Facing Big Sell-Off

  By Sandrine Rastello and Simone Meier, Bloomberg  |  October 10, 2012

  IMF sees banks forced to sell up to $4.5 trln in assets if fiscal crisis isn't stemmed.

• Euro Leaders Face Month of Unrest

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  October 1, 2012

  ECB bond-buying effort so far unable to surmount political discord.

• IMF Pushes for Greek Debt Write-Off

  By Rebecca Christie and Sandrine Rastello, Bloomberg  |  September 25, 2012

  Lagarde suggests European policy makers consider writing off some aid to Greece.

• Greek Budget Showdown Looms

  By Maria Petrakis, Bloomberg  |  September 5, 2012

  Government tries to find common ground on austerity and gain support of international lenders.