Angela Merkel

• Greece Begins Buyback as Merkel Floats Write-off Prospect

  By Maria Petrakis and Emma Charlton  |  December 3, 2012

  Greek buys rally after buyback is announced.

• Greece Gets Rescue Boost

  By James G. Neuger, Stephanie Bodoni and Jonathan Stearns, Bloomberg  |  November 27, 2012

  Finance ministers cut rates on bailout loans, suspend interest payments.

• EU Deadlocks Over Budget

  By James G. Neuger and Gregory Vincusi, Bloomberg  |  November 23, 2012

  Countries' differences echo debt-crisis stalemate.

• Greek Debt Plan Failure a Bad Sign for Budget Talks

  By Ben Sills and James G. Neuger, Bloomberg  |  November 21, 2012

  Europe's budget meeting tomorrow may also come to naught, given disagreements among member countries.

• No Deal Yet on Greek Debt Reduction

  By James G. Neuger and Sandrine Rastello, Bloomberg  |  November 21, 2012

  Euro finance ministers to reconvene Monday.

• Second French Downgrade Gives Germany Upper Hand

  By James Hertling and Leon Mangasarian, Bloomberg  |  November 20, 2012

  Moody's downgrade of France's debt hurts clout at bargaining table.

• Europe’s Decision on Greece Leaves Doubts

  By James G. Neuger and Jonathan Stearns  |  November 13, 2012

  Finance chiefs give Greece more time to trim its deficit.

• Samaras Secures Greek Austerity Bill

  By Maria Petrakis, Natalie Weeks and Marcus Bensasson, Bloomberg  |  November 8, 2012

  Seven dissenting lawmakers are expelled, fraying coalition's unity.

• EU Cuts Forecast for European Growth

  By James G. Neuger, Bloomberg  |  November 7, 2012

  Commission sees near-stagnation in 2013 as crisis weighs on Germany.

• Greece Faces Cliffhanger Vote on Cuts

  By Patrick Donahue and Marcus Bensasson  |  November 6, 2012

  Lawmakers must approve package of austerity measures and economic reforms to receive next bailout payment.