Topic: Jose Manuel Barroso

Doubts mount as Europe struggles with next steps in euro crisis

European stocks as well as the euro dropped as optimism from last week's euro crisis summit yielded to tough questions about the EU's ability to avert fresh crises.
12/14/2011 09:19 am

Germany's Merkel: Will she save the euro or seal its demise?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has opposed many of the moves to stabilize the eurozone that her European colleagues favor. Is she the steady hand Europe needs now, or does she lack political courage?
12/09/2011 09:08 am

The Daily Reckoning China won't solve Europe's debt problems

China has stressed it will not be a savior to Europe as President Hu Jintao embarks on an official visit to the continent
11/01/2011 02:55 pm

Opinion A small tax on Wall Street could be a big help to US economy

A modestly higher financial transaction tax, or FTT, could discourage speculation, lead to less price volatility, and encourage long-term investment. One estimate projects such a 'sales tax' on Wall Street may raise $175 billion a year, even if it cut the total number of transactions in half.
10/19/2011 12:43 pm

Stocks rise on hopes for solving European crisis

The Dow rose 102 points to close at 11518 after hitting its lowest point of the year last week
10/12/2011 06:38 pm

The mouse that roared: How tiny Slovakia could prolong Europe's massive debt crisis

Slovakia's vote against expanding the European bailout fund presents an unwelcome obstacle to solving Europe's debt crisis. It also caused the fall of the tiny country's government.
10/12/2011 11:39 am

New solution to European debt crisis: refinancing Europe's banks?

As the global economy founders, refinancing Europe's banks to deal with the debt crisis might be preferable to bailing out countries, experts say – and politicians are starting to agree.
10/07/2011 11:44 am

European Central Bank offers lifeline to ailing eurozone lenders

European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet offered European banks emergency short-term loans. Speculation is rising over a plan by EU leaders to recapitalize banks.
10/06/2011 04:13 pm

Angela Merkel pushes for decision on European bank capitalization

Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, met with EU chief Jose Manuel Barrosso on Wednesday. Angela Merkel said her government is ready to help German banks, if necessary.
10/05/2011 06:08 pm

Jobs report eases US market, but EU feeling heat

A better-than-expected US jobs report helped abate selling pressures on Wall Street. But Europe's debt problems are pressuring EU officials to act.
08/05/2011 11:44 am

Why Europe's debt crisis is still spreading

European credibility seems to be the issue. Investors are increasingly edgy over whether EU policymakers can agree on how to ease the debt crisis.
08/04/2011 03:12 pm

European markets tumble as investors fear Italian default

Investors in Europe have set their sights on Italy, speculating that if a Greek bailout isn't approved and Athens defaults on its government debt, Italy is next.
07/12/2011 01:48 pm

Why Italy may need a bailout, too

With high debt and falling stocks, Italy appears to be the next European economy on the brink. Investors and European officials are now sounding alarm bells.
07/11/2011 06:36 pm

Greek government survives confidence vote. Now, the hard part.

Prime Minister George Papandreou is faced with passing an unpopular austerity program so it can get the $17 billion it needs by July 15 to avoid default on Greek debt.
06/22/2011 10:34 am

In Albania, a mayoral vote gone awry threatens EU membership bid

Opposition leaders have called for European mediation to resolve a disputed mayoral election in the capital Tirana that is deepening political divisions throughout Albania.
06/10/2011 06:02 pm

Ratko Mladic arrest ends one of world's longest manhunts

Ratko Mladic's arrest, which has been hailed as a major step for Serbia toward EU membership, comes nearly 16 years after he was charged with war crimes.
05/26/2011 03:36 pm

In Pictures Medvedev as president

Swiss vote to expel foreign criminals adds to 'populist surge' across Europe

The Swiss vote to deport foreigners accused of crimes raised concern across Europe, where far-right politics are gaining strength.
11/29/2010 10:41 am

China slams world leaders' renewed calls for Liu Xiaobo's release

China lashed out at fresh calls to free top dissident Liu Xiaobo, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last week. The US has also called on China to ease restrictions on Mr. Xiaobo's wife, Liu Xia.
10/12/2010 08:04 am

Why Germany rebuffed France over its Gypsy crackdown

After launching a controversial Gypsy crackdown, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Germany was quietly planning to follow suit. Germany denies it has any such plans.
09/17/2010 01:32 pm

Why Iran suspended woman's stoning sentence

Iran suspended the stoning sentence for a woman convicted of adultery amid mounting international pressure, including the European Parliament's 658-1 resolution against such punishment.
09/08/2010 02:28 pm

Border mediation with Slovenia could help Croatia join European Union

Slovenia and Croatia have agreed to independent mediation over their disputed border. Analysts say the agreement should remove a major obstacle in Croatia's quest to join the European Union.
06/07/2010 05:32 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

Gallery Top 10 countries where women's pay comes closest to men's pay

EU promises help for Greece, but euro falls in absence of bailout

European Union (EU) leaders promised on Thursday that they stand waiting to help debt-laden Greece, if needed. But the euro declined as investors worried about the lack of a clear commitment to a bailout package.
02/11/2010 12:43 pm