Erik Nielsen

• Europe Seeks to Contain Spanish Troubles

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  October 8, 2012

  Finance ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss Spanish overhaul and closer banking cooperation.

• 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.

• EU Track Record Casts Doubt on Crisis Fight

  By Simon Kennedy, Bloomberg  |  September 19, 2012

  Market rally on ECB's debt-buying plan has run out of steam.

• ECB Leaves Rates Unchanged

  By Gabi Thesing, Bloomberg  |  September 6, 2012

  Draghi stakes his credibility on plan to buy bonds.

• 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.

• 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.

• New Greek Elections Loom

  By Maria Petrakis, Natalie Weeks and Marcus Bensasson, Bloomberg  |  May 14, 2012

  Anti-bailout party Syriza rejects calls to join the government.

• Euro Leaders Seek Global Help

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  April 2, 2012

  Boost in region’s firewall could pave way for more resources from IMF.

• Debt Swap Is Greece’s Best Offer

  By Maria Petrakis and Marcus Bensasson, Bloomberg  |  March 5, 2012

  Finance minister says Greece will force investors to participate if necessary.

• Next Hurdle for Greek Debt Deal

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  March 5, 2012

  Private creditors must agree to participate in the debt restructuring.