Spanish Conservatives Prepare for Government
Spaniards will probably give the conservatives a majority even though they have few specific economic plans.
Southern Europe
Eurozone Crisis Enters New Phase
Joonatan Jakobs is more optimistic about Europe’s ability to emerge from its debt crisis but many uncertainties linger.
European Leaders Plan Second Greek Bailout
Eurozone leaders agreed to another multibillion euro bailout for Greece and an expansion of the European Financial Stability Facility.
Europe Explores Private Role in Greek Bailout
Ahead of a European summit, eurozone officials explored three different options for private sector involvement in rescuing Greece.
Rome Won’t Fall in a Day
Italy is in dire need of economic reform but the country’s fiscal woes are still a far cry from Greece’s.
What Do Taxi Drivers in Greece and DC Have in Common?
Whereas Greece is liberalizing its taxi market, the District of Columbia is making it harder for individual drivers to compete.
Drug Decriminalization Worked in Portugal
The small European country proves opponents of a liberal drug policy wrong.
The Problems of Privatization in Greece
Greece has to raise €50 billion selling off state assets.
Kicking Greece Out of the Eurozone
Would it work? What’s the risk of Greece leaving the single currency union?
Greek Government Survives Confidence Vote
With little political support, Greece’s socialists have to implement a tough austerity program in exchange for financial aid.
Portuguese Elect Right-Wing Government
Portugal’s opposition unseats the ruling Socialist Party.
Is Austerity Failing?
Paul Krugman doesn’t tell the whole story when he points at Greece to argue against spending cuts.
Spanish Socialists Crushed at Regional Polls
Prime Minister Zapatero’s ruling party is unpopular because it implemented austerity measures while unemployment remains high.
Greece Continues to Test European Solidarity
Greece’s fiscal woes are leading some to wonder if it shouldn’t leave the eurozone.
Greece Increasingly Likely to Restructure Debt
Despite tens of billions in European financial support, Greece still teeters on the brink of bankruptcy.