Why Is Every Attempt to Slow Spending "Devastating"?
German court OKs another euro bailout. Media ridicule opponents.
European Union
ECB Bailout Plan On Hold
A pending German court decision and the simmering mess in Greece are dampening hopes
Discord in Europe After Boost of Bond-Buying Plan
German press is not on board; Spain and Italy reluctant to ask for help
European Ruling on Irish Abortion Law Scheduled For September
Woman claims her rights were violated as she had to leave Ireland for an abortion
Leaders Worry Euro Crisis Will Lead to North-South Divide
Northern nations doing better than southern nations, leading to fears of split.
Leaders Must Prepare For Eurozone Breakup, Says Finnish Politician
Erkki Tuomioja, Finlands Foreign Minister, says that Finland already has a plan in place.
Teddy Bear Controvery Leads to Reprimand of Belarus
EU governments agree to reprimand Minsk for expelling Swedish ambassador over democracy-promoting stunt.
Attempt to Impeach Romanian President Continues
After a referendum on his removal failed to reach a turnout threshold of 50 percent, the prime minister goes to court to argue the threshold is unnecessary.
European Markets Nervous
Recent comments on the bailout fund from German politicians worry investors.
Monti Praises Progress on the Euro, Says End is in Sight
The Italian Prime Minister is traveling to France, Finland, and Spain to further develop Europe's recovery plan.
Alternative Currencies Rise as the Eurozone Crisis Worsens
The advantages of non-political innovations and cryptocurrencies
Muddling Toward Mediocrity
The Euro-zone deal, like the ObamaCare decision, continues the slow, damaging drip of pain-avoidance.
