Germany's 'wise men' say wealth tax could pay for bailouts

One-Minute Read Mon 15 Apr, AT 11:41

As many as 400,000 Britons with homes in the south of Spain could be hit by proposals to make rich pay

For southern Europeans, leaving the euro now makes more sense

Mon 15 Apr, AT 10:03 Richard Ehrman

With its treatment of Cyprus, the EU has unwittingly made the cost of leaving the euro much less daunting

Why are Cameron and Merkel cosying up in a German castle?

First Reaction Fri 12 Apr, AT 14:36

It's significant that the PM and his family are spending the weekend 'chez Merkel', say analysts

Cyprus on knife-edge seeks possible Russian help

One-Minute Read Wed 20 Mar, AT 14:56

Cypriot finance minister flies to Moscow to seek backing, despite Merkel's warning not to

Robert Fox

Beppe Grillo is not a clown - and he's turned politics upside down

Wed 27 Feb, AT 08:55 Robert Fox

Grillo takes his place in the piazza with the Italian people - and there's no going back to the old ways

Gridlock in Italy after huge protest vote for comedian Beppe Grillo

First Post Tue 26 Feb, AT 10:05

Fresh elections could be necessary as uncertain outcome spooks markets and fellow Europeans

'Major victory' for Cameron as EU leaders discuss budget cut

First Reaction Fri 8 Feb, AT 08:55

Europe close to agreeing first budget cut in its history. But the EU is still spending more on cows than people

Let's talk, Angela Merkel tells Cameron - but will she listen?

One-Minute Read Thu 24 Jan, AT 08:58

Merkel appears to offer an olive branch – but EU diplomats say she'll 'drive the hardest of bargains'

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