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Corruption crisis in Spain

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Corruption crisis in Spain

10 reasons Europe is worth the effort

Some Britons may be looking for a way out, but the European Union deserves support ...

One bank to rule them all

EU finance ministers agree to put Europe's biggest banks under a single set of rules ...

Berlusconi ... again?!

Italy's former prime minister, who left office in disgrace, wants to come back ...

Slovenia – austerity's latest victim

Long the star of the former Yugoslav republics, Slovenia is now facing a crisis ...

Budget battle in Brussels

Europe's leaders need to set aside differences, and make an EU that works for everyone ...

Across Europe, a day of rage

For the first time, there are coordinated actions across the continent to resist austerity ...

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‘Austeria’: Bad economics, hidden political agenda Europe gripped by dangerous 'austerity hysteria' – a disaster for citizens everywhere ...	Five brilliant ways to respond to the financial crisis Not everybody bought into crippling austerity: Witness the Icelandic revolution ...
One man stands up to riot police ... and wins Alberto Casillas, from Spain, is our hero of the day. Here's why ...	Greeks strike because the cuts are still unfair The Greek government subjects citizens to more pain. It doesn't need to be this way ...
This free speech business is getting really inconvenient Harsh new laws may pose a grave threat to free speech and activism in Spain ...	Trounced! Dutch voters reject the far right Extremists suffer heavy losses, and results send a pro-Europe message ...
Lifeline for the eurozone? European Central Bank guarantees unlimited bond buys, hoping to calm jittery markets ...	Italy: it looks bad PM denies need for bailout but markets – and media – are losing faith ...
French socialists storm into the lead Voters give resounding support to Hollande's ambitious reform plan ...	Spain caves in to bank bailout Europe enters uncharted territory, as fourth-largest eurozone economy accepts a handout ...
The global economy in one image This week's Economist cover just about sums it up ...	Spain's credit rating slashed Fitch helps the drowning country by putting a hose in its mouth ...
Is Spain forcing austerity off the table? Banking crisis forcing European leaders to see beyond trap of 'slash and burn' ...	All together now! European leaders are thinking they need a lot more 'Europe' to save the euro ...
Spain's bleed sparks Brussels shift Latest eurozone car wreck suggests austerity doesn't work, again. Have Eurocrats finally started to notice? ...	Jolly green giant cut down to size New EU rules on sustainable farming are getting rained on and ploughed up ...
What happens if Greece goes? Economists are dubious that the euro – and the zone's German-led austerity plan – can survive a Greek exit ...	To the dark side: a neo-fascist revival Greece's Golden Dawn party tells opponents, 'It is time... to be afraid. We are coming' ...
Billions for banks, nothing for people Spain's squeezed budget somehow has money to bail out another big bank... again ...	Austerity? Non merci! Voters in France and in Greece refuse the bitter medicine prescribed by Dr Merkel & co ...
Greece: stand up and be counted Ruling elites tremble as angry citizens go to the polls ...	Scot-free? Former Icelandic PM mostly 'not guilty' Court acquits Geir Haarde on all charges but one relating to crisis and country's bankruptcy ...
A new Prague spring? 'Stop thieves!' Mass protest against corruption and cuts rocks Czech republic, and Dutch PM resigns ...	Adieu Sarkozy? First round result is all bad for incumbent president – but far-right's rise is bad for everyone ...
Thank you sir, may we have another? European Commission demands yet more painful cuts from Greece ...	France's big cockfight – a guide Presidential election is not just fascinatingly different – this one's a referendum on Europe's big issues ...
Oops! Spanish king makes a dumbo slip-up Juan Carlos caught out on lavish elephant hunting trip as citizens suffer ...	Europe tanking, again Fears of savage austerity's impact on Italy and Spain sparks panic selling, etc ...
A Greek tragedy: austerity kills Athens aflame again after pensioner commits suicide rather than fish through garbage cans ...	Irish finally say: 'Austerity bites!' Half of households are boycotting the latest tax, giving politicians jitters ahead of EU treaty vote ...
Money-market vultures hover over Portugal As general strike hits country, fears grow of following Greek path ...	Krisis: people-powered storytelling in Greece Citizen journalists document nation's debt drama, from bottom up ...
Axing Acta \| Botched attack in Thailand \| Debt odyssey continues \| Turkey twiddles Netizens v censor; Iran v Israel; euro v democracy; Assad v Syrian people ...	France unveils the first Robin Hood tax Nation moves to reclaim money gambled on world's financial markets ...
Alarm bells in Hungary Europe reveals new wound, as Hungary's political crisis comes to a head ...	Greece close to default: Europe trembles Talks in Athens are failing – again. Is another economic crisis on the way? ...
Campaigning Sarkozy calls for financial trading tax The French president's pledge just might curb reckless speculation by big banks ...	The ratings agencies take down Europe. Why? The fund set up to bail out struggling nations loses its triple-A rating ...
Have Mario Draghi and the ECB saved the eurozone? They said it wouldn't work – but the central bank's moves may be gaining traction ...

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