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The article reports that while its European neighbors are thriving, Germany is on the brink of recession after its economy declined in the second quarter of 2019. Topics covered include whether the brisk growth of southern European countries is enough to help offset Germany's weak performance, how a slowdown in Europe would affect the U.S. economy, and the worry by economists of a possible Europewide recession.

The article looks into the challenge facing Christine Lagarde, presidential nominee for the European Central Bank (ECB), as the eurozone experiences economic difficulty. Topics discussed are Lacarde's lack of an economic degree and central banking experience, potential reliance of Lagarde on the judgment of the chief economist and members of the ECB, and skills that Lagarde could bring to the ECB such as management.

The article features European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi and mentions the challenge facing European leaders in choosing his successor as his term ends in October 2019. Topics discussed include Draghi's monetary policies for the eurozone, the adoption by the European countries of the quantitative easing strategy, and the qualifications to become an ECB president.

The article reports on the negotiations between the U.S. and the European Union (EU) to reach a new trade deal in 2019. The officials of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker are odds over what to include in the potential deal. U.S. officials asserted the need to address agricultural trade barriers in the deal.

The article discusses trade negotiations between the U.S. and Brussels. Topics include a series of formal discussions between U.S. trade representative Robert E. Lighthizer and European commissioner for trade Cecilia Malmstrom regarding a trans-Atlantic trade agreement, Malmstrom's need for approval of the European Union's 28 member states before furthering talks with the U.S., and a delay in U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to enforce tariffs on car imports.

The article explores the move by the European Union (EU) to look for allies as U.S. President Donald Trump is inciting a trade war and undermining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The EU signed a trade deal with Japan that will reduce customs duties on some products. The union also intends to enter trade deals with countries like Australia, Vietnam and China.

The article focuses on the inflation risk towards the decision of the European Central Bank (ECB), to ease its economic recovery from failing economic expansion and unemployment. The ECB has been cautious on its approach in providing financial aid, since the global financial crisis and followed similar actions to held its benchmark in interest rates. Economists also expressed their worries on possible real estate bubbles and provoke economic discord.

The article discusses the role that time constraints played in the European banks Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse' settlement with the U.S. Justice Department for issuing toxic mortgages in the 2000s. An overview of Deutsche Bank chief executive John Cryan's efforts on behalf of Deutsche Bank in facing litigation is provided.

The article discusses Chinese investments in high technology (tech) industries in Europe, including Chinese investment fund Fujian Grand Chip's purchasing of the German high tech company Aixtron and China's industrial policy.

The article discusses efforts in Europe to increase compensation to Volkswagen (VW) automobile owners for the VW manufacturer's deceiving regulators on its diesel engine, through amending restrictions to class-action and consumer lawsuits. The VW company's offering European VW owners a software update to its automobiles, while offering monetary compensation to American VW owners, is discussed.

The article reports that European cities have started inviting large corporations in London to relocate after Great Britain's exit from the European Union (EU). It notes that countries like France, Germany, and Luxembourg are promoting their cities as viable locations for financial services and technology startup firms. It names companies that have expressed interest in relocating across the continent including Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC), JPMorgan Chase, and Vodafone. INSET: Caution From Bank of England.

The article discusses the European Central Bank's policy of eliminating the 500-euro bank note by 2018, so as to prevent cash transactions by terrorists, drug dealers and money launderers.

The article focuses on the political and economic challenges facing Greece and Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in dealing with the country's creditors in the wake of a severe debt crisis in Greece. The author reports that more than 40 percent of Greek bank loans are believed to be in arrears and presents the example of Apostolis Paliouras, a former bookstore owner who was forced to close his store and is late with his mortgage payments.

The article presents an interview with Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank, who talks about the rising interest rates, the eurozone economy and currency exchange rates.

The article reports on the slow economic recovery and economic development in Eurozone countries during the second quarter of 2015. An overview of the economic conditions of Greece, including its economic growth, the economic risk for foreign banks and nongovernment investors in the country and Greek unemployment, is provided.

The article discusses the German government's stance regarding the referendum in Greece resulted in a vote against the bailout terms of Greece's creditors, including the European Central Bank (E.C.B.). An overview of Greece's economic conditions, including its bank holiday, limits on deposits from ATM machines and prospects for its use of the euro currency, is provided.

The article discusses economic conditions in Greece as of July 2015, following a missed government payment to the organization International Monetary Fund (I.M.F.) and exhausted lines of credit to banks from the European Central Bank. Topics include the closure of Greek banks, the relation of Greece's economic crisis to austerity measures, and a shortage of funds for the Greek central bank.

The article discusses negotiations between the Greek government and its European Union (E.U.) creditors regarding the settlement of Greece's public debts, highlighting the possibility that the two sides could agree to a compromise. Topics addressed include Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras' meetings with various officials from eurozone countries, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank, as well as the role of the European Commission in the negotiations.

The article discusses Cyprus' recovery from a financial crisis involving Cypriot banks, highlighting the long-term economic impact of the crisis. Topics addressed include business closures and losses of personal savings in Cyprus, as well as complaints regarding the European Union's (E.U.'s) response to the crisis, in which bank deposits were seized in order to cover bank losses.

The article discusses negotiations between the Greek government, Germany, and the European Union regarding potential relief of Greece's debt, highlighting Germany's resistance to Greece's efforts to restructure its bailout deal. Topics addressed include a meeting between greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis and German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble, as well as European Central Bank (E.C.B.) president Mario Draghi's decision to cut lending to Greek banks.

The article discusses the implications of the European Central Bank's (E.C.B.) announcement of a quantitative easing economic stimulus policy for the eurozone in terms of individual eurozone nations' responsibilities to stimulate economic growth. Topics addressed include the impact in terms of the economies of countries such as Germany, Greece, and Italy, as well as E.C.B. president Mario Draghi's view that individual nations must take additional steps to support economic growth in Europe.

The article discusses the European Central Bank's (E.C.B.'s) potential economic stimulus action, noting a court opinion allowing the E.C.B. to intervene in bond markets. Topics addressed include speculation over whether the E.C.B. will engage in quantitative easing purchases of government bonds, considerations of which country's bonds the E.C.B. would purchase, and inflation within the eurozone.

The article discusses a decline in the value of the euro currency amidst the European Central Bank's (E.C.B's) potential increase of its economic stimulus policies, noting comments by E.C.B. president Mario Draghi on the E.C.B.'s possible response to the threat of deflation in Europe. Topics addressed include comparisons of the E.C.B.'s stimulus to policies in the U.S. and Japan, as well as investors' and analysts' interpretations of Draghi's comments.

The article discusses Lithuania's joining of the eurozone, highlighting some Lithuanians' concerns over the adoption of the euro currency. Topics addressed include the financial costs of joining the eurozone for the Lithuanian government, the potential benefits of the euro for Lithuanian businesses and economic growth, and considerations of the stability of the euro.

The article announces that 13 banks failed the European Central Bank's (E.C.B.'s) stress test on bank capital and risk preparedness, highlighting the implications in terms of the eurozone's economic recovery. Topics addressed include the review's findings on capital shortfalls and troubled loans at European banks, as well as considerations of banks in countries such as Germany, Italy and Greece

The article announces that approximately 25 banks in the European Union failed the European Central Bank's (E.C.B.'s) stress tests on bank capital and risk preparedness. Topics addressed include banks' efforts to raise more capital in order to meet the test's requirements, as well as the E.C.B.'s efforts to stabilize the eurozone economy.

The article discusses the European Central Bank's (E.C.B.'s) efforts to determine the strength of European banks, noting that the regulatory review could further upset markets that have begun to show increasing volatility. Topics addressed include the E.C.B.'s examination of the capital levels and loans of banks in the eurozone, the E.C.B.'s response to the 2009 eurozone sovereign debt crisis, and E.C.B. bank overseer Danièle Nouy's oversight of the review.

The article discusses European Union (E.U.) countries such as France and Italy's resistance to the German government's austerity approach to addressing economic problems and stimulate growth. Topics addressed include Germany's reaction to the European Central Bank's (E.C.B.'s) calls for more aggressive stimulus measures, as well as international financial market reaction to the prospect of financial crisis in Europe.

The article discusses comments made by German chancellor Angela Merkel at a news conference, highlighting the possibility that Germany could shift its economic policies due to a stalling of economic growth in the country. Topics addressed include the possibility that Germany could increase government spending to stimulate its economy, as well as European Central Bank president Mario Draghi's calls for increased spending by wealthier eurozone countries such as Germany.

The article discusses the economic stimulus policies of the European Central Bank (E.C.B.), focusing on the reduction of interest rates and efforts to increase lending to businesses and individuals. Topics addressed include the views of E.C.B. president Mario Draghi on monetary policy in Europe, plans to charge banks for keeping money with the E.C.B., and the E.C.B.'s plans to purchase asset-backed securities.

The article discusses a lack of success regarding the European Central Bank's (E.C.B.) economic stimulus policies, highlighting the impact of the bank's negative deposit rate policy, which charges banks for keeping money with the E.C.B. Topics addressed include efforts to encourage lending to business and individuals by lowering interest rates, as well as considerations of interbank lending.

The article discusses European and American automobile companies' support of a new trans-Atlantic trade agreement between the United States and Europe as of July 14, 2014. Topics addressed include automobile company Daimler's practice of avoiding American tariffs by assembling certain portions of vehicles in the U.S., a lack of public support for a free trade agreement, and environmental concerns regarding the impact on emissions regulations.

The article discusses the European Central Bank's (ECB) decision to institute a negative interest rate in the euro zone in order to prevent deflation and stimulate the European economy as of June 5, 2014. Topics addressed include the possibility that the ECB could engage in quantitative easing, its plans to offer cheap loans to European banks, and the views of ECB president Mario Draghi.

The article discusses the European Union's (E.U.) December 4, 2013 decision to fine several global financial institutions as a result of charges that the institutions engaged in price fixing of the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor). Topics addressed include the implications of the fines for the E.U.'s financial regulatory power, as well as fines levied on American banks Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase and on German bank Deutsche Bank.

The article discusses criticisms of Germany's trade surplus as of November, 13, 2013, highlighting a potential detrimental impact of the surplus within the European Union. Topics addressed include concerns that Germany is not taking enough policy initiative to encourage domestic spending in the country, the U.S.'s claims that Germany's surplus could threaten the global economy, and employment in Germany.

The article discusses signs of economic recovery in Euro Zone countries as of October 23, 2013. Topics addressed include Spain's announcement that its economy is no longer in recession, the European Central bank's efforts to prevent banks' risky lending and investing practices, and forecasts for possible economic growth throughout Europe.

The article reports that the European Central Bank (ECB), expecting the economy to remain weak until 2013, reduced its growth forecast for the euro zone on December 6, 2012, but retained its main interest rate at 0.75 percent. It says that the central bank in Great Britain kept its benchmark interest rate a record low. It mentions the implications of ECB bond buying for lending in troubled countries like Spain and Italy.

The article discusses declines in economic connections between Germany and other member countries of the European Union as of September 3, 2013. Topics addressed include Germany's pursuit of commercial ties with faster-growing countries outside of the euro zone such as the U.S. and China, and a gap between economic growth in Germany and a lack of growth in other euro zone economies.

The article discusses the European Central Bank (E.C.B.) and Bank of England's plans to maintain low interest rates indefinitely as of July 4, 2013. Topics addressed include the banks' efforts to provide certainty for investors in order to encourage economic growth, market reaction to announcements made by E.C.B. president Mario Draghi and governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney, and changes in the policies of the central banks regarding public comments on policy.

The article discusses the scale of economic recovery in Eurozone countries following the European Sovereign Debt Crisis of 2009, highlighting attitudes towards evidence of small amounts of economic growth as of June 6, 2013. Topics addressed include political aspects of representing economic improvements, economic policy in Europe, and the future of the European economy.

The article discusses the implications of the European Central Bank's decision to reduce its benchmark interest rate on May 2, 2013, highlighting limits on the central bank's measures to address the economic recession in the euro zone. Topics addressed include European Central Bank president Mario Draghi's proposed strategies to stimulate economic growth in European Union countries, and the political structure of the European Union and the central bank's Governing Council.

The article discusses 2013 indicators that the economic recession in Europe is spreading north from southern countries such as Greece, including the profit forecasts for German automobile maker Daimler, unemployment rates in Spain, and German industrial output. Gross domestic product, the effect of a European Union recession on the U.S., and the banking industry in Europe are also mentioned.

The article discusses economic conditions in Portugal as of April 8, 2013, highlighting the effects of Portugal's Constitutional Court's decision to reject austerity measures proposed by the Portuguese government as part of an economic bailout plan. Topics addressed include potential spending cuts in Portugal, economic problems in other euro zone countries, and Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho.

The article reports on the agreement of finance ministers in 19 European countries to grant new bailout package for Greece despite political uncertainty and doubts on the need to preserve the country's membership in the eurozone.

The article reports on the expansion of mandate of the European Central Bank (ECB) amid high unemployment rate and inflation.

The article reports on the statement of the European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi detailing on April 15, 2015 the progress of ECB's bond-buying program established in March 2015 to stimulate the economy which benefited from low global oil prices and improved government policy.