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Greek defections over austerity

BBC News - Europe — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:47:00 +0000

Four senior Greek politicians resign in protest at austerity measures demanded by the EU and IMF, amid angry protests and a national strike.

Minister: Austerity in Spain a must

CNN.com - Business — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:19:23 +0000

Spain's economy and competitiveness minister concedes the country has no option but to enforce fiscal austerity measures if it is to address its economic problems.

Greek unions set to strike over new austerity demands

CNN.com - Europe — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:41:33 +0000

Greek union members are expected to go on a daylong strike Tuesday to protest new austerity measures sought by foreign lenders as the country negotiates to keep its finances afloat.

Greece says lender talks ‘tough’

BBC News - Europe — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:44:46 +0000

Greece holds further talks with its international lenders, as the debate on more austerity measures continues.

Romania’s PM resigns amid protests

CNN.com - Europe — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:46:00 +0000

Romania’s Prime Minister Emil Boc resigns, following weeks of public protests against austerity measures, and in the wake of at least 34 deaths due to cold weather.

Belgium strikes as EU heads meet

BBC News - Europe — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:24:15 +0000

Belgians angry over austerity measures hold a general strike - disrupting travel and other services - as European leaders gather for a key summit in Brussels.

VIDEO: IMF issues austerity cuts warning

BBC News - Europe — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:14:53 +0000

Inappropriate spending cuts could “strangle” growth, so austerity measures should be tailor-made by each country, the head of the IMF warns

IMF issues austerity cuts warning

BBC News - Europe — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:25:06 +0000

Inappropriate spending cuts could “strangle” growth, so austerity measures should be tailor-made by each country, the head of the IMF warns.

VIDEO: Soros warns of ‘lost decade’ for EU

BBC News - Europe — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:51:43 +0000

Speaking from Davos, financier George Soros has warned that Europe is likely to face a “lost decade” and is concerned that the EU may be destroyed by austerity measures.

Greece warns on euro membership

BBC News - Europe — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:58:55 +0000

Greece may have to leave the euro if it does not pass austerity measures and secure its latest bailout, a government spokesperson warns.