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Credit continues to contract, starving the small and medium-sized businesses that are vital to the European recovery. Europe's businesses are being stifled by the dead weight...

Greece prepares its case for a loosening of its bail-out conditions, the eurozone crisis begins to hurt Asia, and Moscow prepares for the Pussy Riot verdict: these and more...

Nicolas Sarkozy weighs into debate about Syria, splits in the Greek government cause a delay in international funds, and other news from around Europe. Nicolas Sarkozy, the...

Comments by Italy's prime minister on the strains on the EU's unity lead news coverage about the European Union. Comments by Mario Monti, Italy's prime minister, published...

A round-up of what's making the headlines in Europe and elsewhere. Comments by Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank, that the ECB might again buy up bonds...

But markets react with disappointment that measures will not start immediately; Draghi says countries must apply to bail-out funds first. The European Central Bank has...

Decision to keep rates at historic low comes ahead of announcement on emergency measures to tackle crisis. The governing council of the European Central Bank...

A round-up of what's making the headlines in Europe and elsewhere. Today could be a crucial turning point for the eurozone with the governing council of the European Central...

Three things must happen if bond-buying by the European Central Bank is to produce a turning point in the eurozone crisis. August has been a dangerous month in European...

Eurogroup president indicates that eurozone rescue fund may start buying Spanish bonds. Jean-Claude Juncker, the head of the group of eurozone finance ministers, has given...

Statement comes after talks today; Spain's unemployment rate at record level. The leaders of France and Germany spoke by telephone today as fears grow about the effects of...

Mario Draghi's speech boosts financial markets. Financial markets have reacted positively to a hint by Mario Draghi that the European Central Bank could re-start its...

David Cameron tries to pass the buck. British Prime Minister David Cameron was in bullish mood on Monday (2 July) when he reported to the UK's parliament on the outcome of...

Main rate is now at 0.75%. The European Central Bank has cut its main interest rate by 0.25% – to its lowest ever level.

German chancellor says that access to EU funding will be subject to tough rules and close monitoring. Angela Merkel, Germany's chancellor, has defended herself from...

ECB and central banks from London to Tokyo ‘on stand-by' ahead of Greek election. Central banks across the globe say they are ready to stabilise the financial markets if...

ECB president calls on EU leaders to come up with ten-year vision for fiscal union and outlines ‘growth compact'. Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank...

ECB president says FTT might not be a good idea. Members of the European Parliament have voted in favour of imposing an EU-wide tax on financial transactions – just hours...

European monetary union offers more policy possibilities than textbook caricatures suggest. The European Monetary Union, as many of its critics maintain, looks a lot like the...

Decision leaves main refinancing rate at historic low. The European Central Bank (ECB) today decided to keep interest rates on hold.