Europe
Italian elections reflect dangers facing Europe
March 4, 2013The parliamentary elections carried out in Italy during the weekend of February 23-24 have created great worry in governments throughout Europe.
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Cyprus presidential election moves to second round
February 22, 2013Austerity is the key issue facing Cypriot voters as they head to the polls for the second round of the presidential elections.
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Greed and the pain in Spain
June 19, 2012The European Union's response to the economic chaos gripping the continent seems a combination of profound delusion, and what British a reporter called "sado-monetarism" -- endless cutbacks, savage austerity, and widespread layoffs.
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Left wins first round in French legislative vote
June 11, 2012There is good news for France's new Socialist Party President, Francois Hollande.
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Irish voters hold their noses, OK forced austerity
June 5, 2012This will be seen as a victory for those who are promoting austerity as the solution for Europe's fiscal woes.
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