Europe's Economic Crisis Timeline

May 01 2013
In the Eurozone Periphery, Left-Wing Parties Gain Strength
In the Eurozone Periphery, Left-Wing Parties Gain Strength
Political sentiment in the troubled eurozone countries is more leftist than that found in the core.
Apr 30 2013
Cyprus: Parliament Approves Bailout
Cyprus' parliament has approved a 10 billion euro ($13 billion) bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, BBC reported April 30.
Apr 29 2013
Italy's New Government
Apr 29 2013
In the Eurozone, Smaller Businesses Struggle for Financing
In the Eurozone, Smaller Businesses Struggle for Financing
The European Central Bank will find it difficult to give these businesses greater access to financing.
Apr 25 2013
In Germany, Support Grows for an Anti-Euro Party
A new Euroskeptical party has prompted debate about the euro.
Apr 23 2013
Italy's Political Limbo
The country's main political parties seek to remain in power and avoid new elections.
Apr 17 2013
Germany and the United Kingdom's Opposing Views on the EU
Germany and the United Kingdom's Opposing Views on the EU
Berlin and London agree on the need for the European Union but disagree on its function.
Apr 15 2013
A Possible Nord Stream Expansion
Russia is trying to protect its interests in Europe by expanding its energy infrastructure.
Apr 14 2013
Portugal: Prime Minister Urges Banks To Give Businesses More Loans
Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho urged banks to give more loans to businesses in order to fight the country's recession and increase the amount of credit flowing through the economy, AFP reported April 14.
Apr 14 2013
Switzerland: Changes To Banking Secrecy Practices Unnecessary, President Says
Swiss President Ueli Maurer said changes to Switzerland's practices in banking secrecy were unnecessary, AFP reported April 14.
Apr 11 2013
The Crisis of the European Common Market
The European Union's founding principles are all involved in the financial crisis.
Apr 10 2013
European Union's Push for Bank Transparency

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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