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Caretaker government for Greece until June elections
Panagiotis Pikramenos, a senior judge, will lead an interim government of 16 until elections are held.
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Leftist Greek leader ready to walk away from EU bailout deal
Alexis Tsipras has the presidential mandate to end the Greek political impasse by forming a governing coalition by Thursday.
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French president-elect Hollande promises 'kinder, gentler austerity' (+video)
As leader of Europe's No. 2 economy, French President-elect François Hollande has the power to challenge German Chancellor Angela Merkel's austerity doctrine.
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Europe calls Euro 2012 penalty on Ukraine for treatment of Tymoshenko
With Ukraine and Poland preparing to host the Euro 2012 soccer championship, Europe sees it as an opportune time to pressure Ukraine over its treatment of opposition figure Yulia Tymoshenko.
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Lifted sanctions may mean opportunities for Myanmar
The European Union announced Monday that it was lifting sanctions to reward Myanmar for its recent political reforms.
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EU pushes bigger bailout fund and Germany pushes back
Many European leaders and financial institutions are pushing for a larger permanent EU bailout fund, saying it would send an important signal. Germany, its main funder, says such talk is premature.
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German vote on Greek bailout hints at tough road ahead for Merkel
The German parliament endorsed a second bailout for Greece, but a drop in support among members of Chancellor Merkel's coalition is evidence that she'll have to work hard to get support for future assistance.
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Will the EU really turn to growth?
It is considered progress that European Union leaders are discussing growth after two years of focusing almost exclusively on austerity, but actual growth strategies are still in short supply.
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European Union test case: stop Hungary from backsliding on democracy
It's hard to love the EU – bureaucratic, legalistic, mired in gridlock. The euro crisis hasn't earned it much praise lately, either. But the EU still has vital clout. It can help force member states like Hungary to stick to democracy, rather than backslide into dictatorship.
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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.
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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?
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why Europe's debt crisis is still spreading [VIDEO]
European credibility seems to be the issue. Investors are increasingly edgy over whether EU policymakers can agree on how to ease the debt crisis.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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