Olli Rehn

• Euro-Area Economy Headed for 2-Year Slump

  By Rebecca Christie, Bloomberg  |  May 3, 2013

  EC lowers forecast; now predicts 0.4% decline in GDP in 2013.

• 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.

• 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.

• Euro Region to Shrink Again This Year

  By Rebecca Christie, Bloomberg  |  February 22, 2013

  EU forecasts another decline in eurozone GDP in 2013 as unemployment climbs.

• Euro Area Re-enters Recession

  By Marcus Bensasson, Bloomberg  |  November 15, 2012

  Strength in Germany and France was offset by weakness elsewhere in eurozone.

• 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.

• 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.

• EU Said to Loosen Female Quota Proposal

  By Aoife White, Bloomberg  |  October 23, 2012

  In an effort to gain support, potential sanctions would be eased on proposal on women directors.