Don’t Berate Schäuble for Speaking His Mind
The German finance minister isn’t undermining the European Central Bank by criticizing its policy.
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Dutch, German Central Banks Criticize Quantitative Easing
The Dutch and Germans worry that “easy money” will discourage countries from reforming.
Dutch, Germans Critical of European Quantitative Easing
Media in Germany and the Netherlands are critical of the European Central Bank’s latest policy.
Germans Apprehensive About Quantitative Easing
The Germans fear debt purchases will undermine the incentive for structural reform.
Is Austerity Losing the Battle in Europe?
Germany accepts investments and stimulus but hasn’t given up on structural reform.
Central Bank “Doing Nothing” to Save Eurozone?
The European Central Bank has alarmed the Germans by doing too much!
Necessary Financial Correction Has Yet to Come
It’s hard to be optimistic when central bankers are spending like drunken sailors.
Britain, Sweden Opt Out Centralized Banking Oversight
Countries in the eurozone centralize financial supervision. Britain and Sweden are skeptical.
European Central Bank Unveils New Bond-Buying Program
Mario Draghi announces program to quell “unfounded” fears about the euro’s survival.
German Opposition to Central Bank Debt Financing
The Germans are adamantly opposed to the central bank buying peripheral bonds.
European Central Bank President Draws Line in Sand
Mario Draghi insists Italy and Spain will have to apply for a bailout first.
European Central Bank Signals Willingness to Intervene
Mario Draghi appears to open the door to further action to stave off the prospect of the euro’s collapse.
European Banking Union Step Toward “Transfer Union”
The interconnectedness of European banks and states necessitates closer union.
Austerity New Normal: ECB’s Mario Draghi
The time when Europe could afford “to pay everybody for not working” is gone.
More Cheap Money Won’t Fix Our Economy
Even in the face of sovereign default, there are economists and politicians who won’t recognize that the game is up.