EU parliament claims role in Greek bailout supervision
Parliament and commission presidents to discuss how MEPs can be involved in implementation of the Greek bailout programme.
French minister: Rich EU states should transfer money to poorer members
French minister Macron is calling for "a new foundation of Europe", with fiscal transfers between richer and poorer countries.
Danes stunned by €800mn tax fraud
Criminals have duped Denmark’s tax authority into incorrectly refunding €830mn in the past three years, using online forms.
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French farmers blockade Paris in demand for aid
French farmers are demanding measures to support the milk and meat sectors ahead of a meeting of EU agriculture ministers.
EU to extend Russia blacklists
The EU is Wednesday expected to extend sanctions against Russian and Ukrainian individuals and firms by six months.
EU takes step to end TV 'geo-blocking'
The EU has opened a public review of its two decades old Satellite and Cable Directive, a process which could ultimately lead to media companies being prevented from blocking access to pay-TV services and movies in specific countries.
EU markets recover after China's Black Monday
After four days of market panic wiped 20 percent of the value of the Chinese stock market, European stock markets rallied strongly on Tuesday.
Greece to sell water, energy firms under EU deal
Greek privatisations under the EU bailout are set to include water companies, leading energy firms, and swathes of infrastructure.
German and Dutch MPs to clear way for Greek bailout
German and Dutch MPs are deciding on Wednesday on the Greek bailout, after Austria, Estonia, and Spain said Yes on Tuesday.
Merkel urges Bundestag to back Greek bailout
Merkel has urged MPs to back the Greek bailout deal in a Bundestag vote on Wednesday, while saying the migrant crisis will be Europe's next big challenge.
Euro ministers meet on Greece in toxic atmosphere
Greeks MPs have approved EU bailout conditions after a toxic debate, but a leaked paper indicates Germany will raise fresh objections at Friday's Eurogroup.
Greek MPs recalled from holidays for bailout vote
Greek MPs have been recalled from their summer break to vote on creditors' demands, in a process likely to sharpen divisions inside the Tsipras government.
Merkel 'skeptical' about Greek bailout deal
Germany is still casting doubts on its readiness to endorse the agreement reached by Greece and the creditors and might try to get more concessions from Athens.
EU confirms Greek bailout breakthrough
The EU commission has confirmed a “technical” accord with Greece on its third bailout, with likely IMF participation.
Deal reached on new Greek bailout
The Greek government says it has agreed terms with creditors on a third aid programme. But questions remain over the amount of the bailout and IMF participation.
Greece hopes for bailout deal this week
After extended talks over the weekend, the Greek government expects to conclude talks on an €86bn aid plan in the coming days.
Berlin doubts Greek bailout deal will be reached on time
Germany does not believe that a deal on a third bailout for Greece can reached on time for Athens to make its repayment to the European Central Bank.
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Athens stock exchange to reopen
The Athens stock market opens Monday after five weeks of closure meanwhile the political tensions surrounding the Greek crisis continue to simmer as the French finance minister criticises his German counterpart for 'Grexit' plans.
Doubts emerge on IMF participation in Greek bailout
The IMF has indicated it won't take part in a third bailout for Greece unless a deal is reached on debt relief. Meanwhile the Greek PM has a called a September party congress on the bailout.
Tsipras threatens Syriza rebels with snap elections
Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras has threatened dissenting members of his ruling left-wing Syriza party with elections.
Greek bailout must promote growth over austerity, says Brussels think-tank
The new Greek bailout programme should focus on economic growth rather than further austerity, according to a new study by the influential Bruegel think-tank.
Greece to start third bailout talks, amid secret drachma revelations
Greece is to start talks with its creditors on a third bailout on Tuesday meanwhile Athens has been rocked by revelations of a secret Syriza drachma plan.
Hollande calls for vanguard of states to lead strengthened eurozone
The French president advocates for a eurozone government and more pooling of sovereignty at EU level.
Greece to get €7bn loan on Monday
EU member states agreed on the modalities of a short-term financing which will allow Greece to repays its debt to the IMF and ECB.
Germany approves talks on new Greek bailout
The Bundestag Friday voted to open negotiations for a third aid programme for Greece but the number of rebel centre-right MPs voting No grew from 29 in February to 60.
Next bank stress tests in 2016, EU watchdog says
The EU banking watchdog will hold its next round of stress tests early next year to see if banks could survive a repeat of the 2008 crisis.
Tsipras survives second EU bailout rebellion
Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras faced down a second rebellion from his governing Syriza party on Thursday morning, moving the country another step closer to obtaining an €86 billion EU bailout package.
Greece to vote on second set of reforms
The Greek government has submitted new reforms on banks and the justice system to parliament, ahead of a vote Wednesday, as required by creditors.
Lagarde: No IMF in Greek bailout without debt relief
The IMF chief said the Greek bailout plan is not viable if creditors do not restructure Greece's debt.
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