Topic: Olli Rehn

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

Bulgaria steps up its crackdown on government corruption

Bulgaria's arrest today of an ex-minister accused of bribes, and recent jail sentences of two major figures for fraud and embezzlement, show that the misbehaving state is finally taking the European Union's cues to crack down on government corruption.
04/01/2010 07:54 pm

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Greek debt crisis: High stakes game of financial chicken

The European Union is pushing Greece into deep economic reforms as a way to end the Greek debt crisis and stabilize the weakening euro.
03/01/2010 02:41 pm

Will Serbia's bid to join the EU help shed its pariah status?

President Boris Tadic launched Serbia's formal bid to join the European Union on Tuesday, saying that the country would overcome 'challenges' in its relationship with the EU, including differing views on the independence of Kosovo.
12/23/2009 09:08 am

Will EU lifeline sink Iceland's fishing industry?

The government collapsed this week and banks are on life support. Icelanders are now giving the European Union another look.
01/29/2009 12:00 am

Corruption in Bulgaria tests EU expansion

Frustrations mount over Bulgaria – the most violent, corrupt, and poorest of EU members. Aid is being withheld as reform promises are made (and broken). Can it be fixed?
12/31/2008 12:00 am

As Tadic seeks coalition, new hope for Serbia

The victory of his pro-EU party Sunday defied the Western view of Serbs as unwilling to let go of historical grievances. Now, a peaceful future seems possible.
05/15/2008 01:00 am

On eve of Serbia vote, E.U. pact means more aid

Serbia will sign a premembership deal with the E.U. today that could bolster trailing pro-Western parties and give it greater access to record funding for the Balkans.
04/29/2008 01:00 am

In Turkey, secularists escalate fight against ruling AKP

The country's highest court is weighing whether to allow a motion to shut down the party, saying its Islamic initiatives cross a constitutional line.
03/27/2008 01:00 am

Ahead of Serbian vote, the pull of Russia is felt

Political motives lay behind the decision of Serbia's second-largest city to declare Vladimir Putin an 'honorary citizen'
01/31/2008 12:00 am