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• Cyprus Levy Threatens to Derail Euro-Area Bailout

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  March 18, 2013

  Charge on bank accounts still must be ratified by legislature.

• Merkel Jumps on Pro-Growth Bandwagon

  By James G. Neuger and Fred Pals, Bloomberg  |  March 14, 2013

  EU loosens shackles on national budgets as euro-area recession deepens.

• EU Opens Way for Easier Budgets

  By James G. Neuger and Svenja O’Donnell, Bloomberg  |  March 5, 2013

  Finance ministers respond to backlash against austerity.

• 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.

• 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.

• Euro Finance Chiefs Poised to Grant Greece Extension

  By Jeff Black and Stephanie Bodoni, Bloomberg  |  October 31, 2012

  Greek politicians still squabbling over further austerity measures.

• Merkel’s Court Win on Euro Rescue Resonates

  By Tony Czuczka and Brian Parkin  |  September 13, 2012

  German court’s ruling seen as a big step in resolving the debt crisis.

• Euro Crisis Faces Tests

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  September 10, 2012

  German court decision, Greek infighting could derail ECB’s bid to resolve crisis.

• 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.

• Greek Crisis Evasion to Fore as Merkel Hosts Hollande

  By Mark Deen and Tony Czuczka, Bloomberg  |  August 23, 2012

  Leaders seek common ground while awaiting troika report on Greek progress.