Bail-out terms are 'least difficult' option for Greece
The austerity measures undertaken by Greece as a condition of its international bail-out programme represent the "least difficult of all the difficult alternatives", says European Commission president José Manuel BarrosoTimid approach could thwart EU's search for growth
The EU has a history of grand plans for growth that eventually lead nowhere: will it be successful this time, or is it already too late to undo the damage done by excessive austerity? asks Francesco Guarascio
Can Hollande make the difference for Europe?
If Francois Hollande plays his cards right, he might persuade Germany to rebalance its own economy and give struggling eurozone countries longer to bring down their deficits, writes Charles Grant
Mixed fortunes in eurozone as Germany avoids recession
Germany's economy grew 0.5 per cent in the first three months of the year, but France stagnated and Italy and the Netherlands remained mired in recessionEurope's neo-colonialist agenda in Israel
Through non-governmental organisations, the EU immorally manipulates the public debate and policy considerations regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict - claims Jason Edelstein
Seven days - a week in the life of Androulla Vassiliou
The commissioner's packed agenda includes a visit to Copenhagen to celebrate 25 years of Erasmus, the EU's boycott of matches played in Ukraine during Euro 2012, the selection of two new European capitals of culture, and discussions on how to tackle youth unemployment
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Mladic war crimes trial begins at The Hague
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Investment in cities critical for Europe's success
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Only the EU can save Spanish banks now
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EU rules could drive health supplements off the shelves
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EU considering WTO complaint against Argentina
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EU forces destroy Somali pirate boats in onshore raid
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High unemployment in Europe and US is a 'tragedy'
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- Will new French president Francois Hollande's emphasis on growth persuade Germany to be more flexible in its demands for austerity in struggling eurozone countries?
- Given the votes against austerity in the French, Greek and British elections – do we need a 'European New Deal' fiscal stimulus programme to boost the economy?
Ashton doesn't know how to delegate - claims commission source
Europe's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is struggling to handle her huge workload and needs someone else to take the strain, according to those who work alongside her. Justin Stares reports from inside the bunker
Europe's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is struggling to handle her huge workload and needs someone else to take the strain, according to those who work alongside her. Justin Stares reports from inside the bunker
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The future of the euro: a two-tier currency?
Our secret columnist imagines the deliberations of a European Commission meeting on the creation of a two-tier currency in which Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy are refused entry to the 'new eurozone'
Will new French president Francois Hollande's emphasis on growth persuade Germany to be more flexible in its demands for austerity in struggling eurozone countries?
Given the votes against austerity in the French, Greek and British elections – do we need a 'European New Deal' fiscal stimulus programme to boost the economy?
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OFF THE CUFF
The total costs of a Greek exit from the eurozone remain much larger than any benefits for the single currency area or for Greece itself. Sony Kapoor, managing director of Re-Define
MEDIA BOX
French PM Ayrault names cabinet
Pierre Moscovici becomes finance minister and former PM Laurent Fabius is made foreign minister
Pierre Moscovici becomes finance minister and former PM Laurent Fabius is made foreign minister
BBC
EU urged to do more on homophobia
Edward McMillan-Scott says "much remains to be done" to improve the rights of the LGBT community
Edward McMillan-Scott says "much remains to be done" to improve the rights of the LGBT community
THE PARLIAMENT
Could Europe decide the US election?
The Obama administration has been manoeuvring to steer Europe away from the financial brink
The Obama administration has been manoeuvring to steer Europe away from the financial brink
REUTERS
ECB pauses Greek bank lending
European stocks drop for a fourth day after the ECB paused lending to some Greek banks
European stocks drop for a fourth day after the ECB paused lending to some Greek banks
BLOOMBERG
Cost of Greek euro exit put at $1tn
The UK is reportedly making urgent preparations to cope with the fallout of a possible Greek exit
The UK is reportedly making urgent preparations to cope with the fallout of a possible Greek exit
THE GUARDIAN
'European Commission should be EU government'
Germany's finance minister says the EU needs a common finance policy and a central government
Germany's finance minister says the EU needs a common finance policy and a central government
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