Europe's Economic Crisis Timeline

Jun 05 2013
The Unlikelihood of an EU-China Trade War
Despite occasional disputes, strong overall levels of trade between Europe and China will prevent a major break in relations.
Jun 05 2013
Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis (L) with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso
Latvia's Step Toward the Eurozone
The Baltic nation is trying to get closer to Western Europe and lessen Russian influence.
Jun 03 2013
Germany's Struggle to Retain Immigrants
Germany's Struggle to Retain Immigrants
A downward correction in German population data highlights the country's problems integrating its immigrants.
Jun 02 2013
Germany: Merkel Against Giving EU Wider Powers
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said June 2 that she is against granting wider powers to the European Union and that the bloc's members should focus instead on boosting economic cooperation with each other, AFP reported.
May 31 2013
Europe's Youth Unemployment Problem
Europe's Youth Unemployment Problem
The rise in youth unemployment is one of the most notable consequences of the European economic crisis.
May 31 2013
A Stack of EU Coins
EU: The Struggle for a Financial Transaction Tax
The difficulty in reaching an agreement on the measure shows deepening political fragmentation in the European Union.
May 30 2013
The Eurozone's Challenges Beyond the Currency Union
May 29 2013
Youth Unemployment in the European Union
Youth Unemployment in the European Union
Each country will need to implement its own structural reforms to successfully deal with the issue.
May 28 2013
A Bad Week for Brussels
Three separate developments highlight Brussels' ever-declining clout as the center of European decision-making.
May 28 2013
Unemployment Benefits in the Eurozone
Unemployment Benefits in the Eurozone
Greece, Spain and Portugal have the highest rates of unemployment in the eurozone, but their reliance on unemployment benefits may be unsustainable.
May 23 2013
Eurozone Crisis Tests Unemployment Benefits
The assistance provides relief for many people affected by the crisis, but it may not be sustainable.
May 22 2013
In Sweden, Riots Show Societal Tensions
The riots are symptomatic of increased immigration and rising youth unemployment.

Overview

The European economic crisis goes well beyond finance. It affects the economy, politics and social conditions in European countries and challenges the foundations of the European Union. The future of the bloc and the stability of the euro are in jeopardy.

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