Topic: Angela Merkel

David R. Francis Why letting Greece default would be cheaper than a bailout

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Merkel pushed to get the German parliament to approve last month's nearly $1 trillion bailout for Greece. Some economists argue that it would have been cheaper to let Greece default and then bailout European bank bondholders.
06/07/2010 11:29 am

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David R. Francis Coming soon: a 'Robin Hood' bank tax?

The odds are rising that industrial nations will coordinate a substantial bank tax to reduce high budget deficits while shielding social programs.
06/02/2010 01:44 pm

Condemnation across Europe after Israel raid on Freedom Flotilla

European governments and their citizens appeared united in their criticism of an Israel raid that killed at least nine activists on the so-called Freedom Flotilla seeking to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
06/01/2010 04:16 pm

France, Germany at odds as euro continues to tumble

France and Germany disagree over the best way to handle Europe's sovereign debt crisis and their collapsing common currency, the euro. Some analysts think it could strain European unity.
05/26/2010 06:05 pm

Editorial Board Blog Bringing up baby in baby-scarce Germany

Germany reports its birthrate is at a historic low. To raise it, the country needs to make some practical changes, such as daycare that is more widely available. But it also needs to change attitudes.
05/26/2010 05:35 pm

Germany: Europe's reluctant ATM

Resistance grows across Germany to bailing out other debt-ridden countries. Will Germany drop the euro?
05/26/2010 11:05 am

Striking workers, but no riots this time, in protests over Greece debt bailout

Workers took to the streets of Athens today to protest the government budget cuts demanded in exchange for the $140 billion Greece debt bailout. While some feared a repeat of violent May 5 demonstrations, the protest was peaceful.
05/20/2010 04:27 pm

Opinion Four ways the West can rebuild a crumbling international order

As NATO gets a strategic overhaul, Western allies must rebuild an international order that protects and promotes prosperity and security in the 21st century.
05/17/2010 01:16 pm

To stave off Greek debt crisis, euro zone unveils its own TARP

The US put $700 billion into a bailout of US banks during the financial crisis. Now the nations of the euro zone are proposing a similar bailout fund – €750 billion – to deal with the Greek debt crisis.
05/10/2010 08:58 pm

For the first time, Western troops march on Red Square

Russia's Victory Day, the country's most important secular holiday, was marked by an unusual emphasis on international cooperation as American, French, and British troops commemorated the the 1945 defeat of Nazi Germany by marching across Red Square for the first time ever.
05/10/2010 03:06 pm

Global News Blog Russia's Red Square parade includes NATO countries for first time

This year's Red Square parade - which included soldiers from four NATO countries, including the US - was the most elaborate since the collapse of the Soviet Union almost 20 years ago.
05/09/2010 02:20 pm

Germany approves Greek bailout as Merkel gets her way

The German parliament approved the country's $28 billion contribution to the Greek bailout package on Friday. Chancellor Angela Merkel shifted from initial opposition to paying Greece's debts to concern over economic fallout in the rest of Europe.
05/07/2010 02:46 pm

The Monitor's View Five lessons from the Greek debt crisis

As the financial market slip on the debt crisis in Greece, Europe must show it is learning some lessons. Some things have already become clear.
05/06/2010 06:43 pm

Greece protests: Riots erupt in Athens, 3 bank workers killed

Greece protests intensify as angry protesters attempt to storm parliament.
05/05/2010 12:47 pm

Gallery Babies in politics

Concerns grow that Greece debt crisis could overstress European Bank

The Greece debt crisis, which is still subject to German parliamentary approval and may be challenged in court, is putting unsustainable stress on the European Central Bank, some analysts say.
04/30/2010 09:23 am

The New Economy Is the Greek debt crisis spreading?

World stock markets fell as prospects grew that the Greek debt crisis is spreading to Portugal and other indebted nations.
04/28/2010 09:26 am

Greece bailout not a given, says Germany

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou called his country a "sinking ship" as he requested a $56 billion bailout today. But Germany, which is key to any aid package, still isn't convinced that a Greece bailout is absolutely necessary.
04/23/2010 05:51 pm

Germany faces up to sexual abuse after scandals at Catholic, other schools

Allegations of sexual abuse at schools run by the Catholic and Lutheran churches, as well as at an elite secular boarding school, have put child protection at the top of the domestic agenda in Germany.
04/19/2010 03:29 pm

Iceland volcano ash keeps Obama, others from attending Polish president's funeral

President Obama and other world leaders were prevented from traveling to see Polish President Lech Kaczynski's funeral in Krakow today due to the cloud of ash hanging over Europe after the Iceland volcano.
04/18/2010 11:23 am

The Adam Smith Institute Blog How the euro depresses Greek earnings

04/06/2010 08:30 pm

For Obama, no buddies abroad

Other U.S. presidents have bonded with foreign leaders, but Obama so far has no such ties. Does that matter?
03/27/2010 07:45 pm

Merkel praised in Germany for hard line on Greece debt crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel received wide praise at home ahead of May elections for negotiating a bailout package for Greece that limits the costs to Germany.
03/26/2010 03:42 pm

European leaders spar over Greece bailout ahead of EU summit

France, Italy, and Germany are at loggerheads over a possible Greece bailout ahead of what was to be a routine EU summit this Thursday. Greece has threatened to go to the IMF if the EU can't help with the crisis.
03/23/2010 07:31 pm