Eurozone
German public sector workers secure substantial pay rise
Germany’s public sector workers have secured a substantial pay rise that many expect that it will spur consumer spending and buoy growth.…
Germany and France seek revival of EU financial transaction tax
Germany and France will on Monday seek to revive the long-delayed EU financial transaction tax by proposing that member states be allowed…
Italy is setting itself up for a monumental fiscal failure (FT)
The short history of the eurozone has taught us that resistance is futile. You cannot extricate yourself from its rules, to which…
Italy’s budget standoff (Updated)
Update: Brussels has reprimanded Italy’s populist government for breaking EU deficit rules in its first budget, putting the European Commission on course…
Moody’s plays down fears for eurozone stability stemming from Italy
International ratings agency Moody's said in comments released for publication late on Monday that it would provide an updated decision on Italy's…
Italy urged to respect EU spending rules
Finance ministers from the eurozone’s largest economies have urged Italy’s populist government to respect the bloc’s spending rules, as they pushed Rome…
Greece exit from crisis – a turnaround and a return to normality
As of today, Greece is now independent of international aid funds. Eight years ago Greece was on the brink of bankruptcy. The…
Sunday Morning Briefing
Good morning Sunday's morning briefing follows. Spain said that Barcelona will be the docking port for an aid boat that rescued 60…
Tsipras, Greek bailout and a promise! The Tie!
Now that Greece’s creditors have reached a landmark Eurozone Deal , the only remaining question was answered late Friday, Alexis Tsipras put…