Francois Hollande

• Merkel Reins In Talk of Greek Exit

  By Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  August 27, 2012

  German chancellor says efforts to resolve Europe’s debt crisis are at ‘decisive phase.’

• 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.

• Greece Asks for More Time

  By Rainer Buergin, Bloomberg  |  August 22, 2012

  Prime Minister Samaras seeks to extend fiscal adjustment program by two years.

• Merkel Ally Signals Greek Breaks

  By Brian Parkin and Rainer Buergin, Bloomberg  |  August 21, 2012

  Concessions are possible as long as Greece is willing to meet main bailout targets, German lawmaker says.

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  Bundesbank Criticizes ECB Bond Plan

  By Jeff Black, Bloomberg  |  August 20, 2012

  German stance widens the dispute over how to deal with Europe’s sovereign debt crisis.

• Merkel Backs ECB on Aid Conditions

  By Tony Czuczka and Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  August 17, 2012

  German chancellor cites commitment to doing everything possible to maintain common currency.

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  Monti Calls for More Crisis-Fighting Urgency in ECB Standoff

  By Gregory Viscusi and Rainer Buergin  |  August 6, 2012

  Italy’s PM warned of a potential breakup of Europe without greater urgency in efforts to lower government borrowing costs.

• 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.

• ECB, Bundesbank Talk Bond Buys

  By Jana Randow and Matthew Brockett, Bloomberg News  |  July 27, 2012

  ECB's Draghi and Bundesbank’s Weidmann to discuss new measures, including bond purchases.

• Leaders Gather for Euro Summit

  By Rebecca Christie and Tony Czuczka, Bloomberg  |  June 28, 2012

  Merkel increasingly isolated as other leaders back euro bonds, growth measures.