Voters rejected Matteo Renzi’s referendum on constitutional reform, plunging Italy into political uncertainty.
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The “no” result from Italy’s referendum is likely to brew political and economic uncertainty for some time yet.
Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi will likely resign if the result of the referendum is a “no” vote.
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Even if Italy votes for changes that will make it easier for the government to pass economic reforms, the country’s economy will still be in trouble.
The EU is fraying thanks to its puzzle of fiscal governance policies.
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The European Union faces a crisis of legitimacy, and its rules on fiscal governance are at the heart of it.
It all got a bit too much for Wales fan Jamie Collins.
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Football, cricket, athletics, rugby – whatever the sport, the tears are never far away, for both the stars and the spectators.
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Sure, it’s got a flag and some bank notes – but the EU will need to do better if it’s to compete with its members’ strong, national design heritage.
About turn.
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How research led one academic to change his mind after standing against the euro and other elements of EU integration.
Enough scaremongering.
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There is good reason to fear Brexit, but voting to stay in the EU is also a chance to restore the vision of the founding fathers.
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But always gamble responsibly…
Protestors took to the streets in Brussels to send a message.
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New research shows texting combined with rising levels of youth unemployment were primary drivers of the unrest that has unsettled Europe.
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The European Union was billed as the most important post-WWII peace project. It has failed.
Taking the mic. Varoufakis.
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Greece’s ‘accidental economist’ speaks to the UK’s leading minds on Syriza, the troika, and whether he’s just a little over-exposed.
Unfortunately, the eurozone doesn’t exactly fit together like a puzzle.
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The last-minute bailout deal will keep Greece in the common currency, but at a cost of the dream that was the euro.
Greek"No" supporters celebrate referendum results.
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The media predictions are dire, but the reality of the Greek monetary crisis may be less sensational.
A newly confident Greece could find a path to stability.
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Greece could default and refuse to leave the eurozone - it all comes down to what the European Central Bank does next.
Grexit puts everyone at risk.
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European leaders have consistently claimed that their anti-contagion measures would protect the rest of the eurozone from a Greek exit. This looks like pure propaganda.
Not faring so well.
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Here’s how well do the Eurozone countries look after their citizens.
Many are ready to call it quits with the euro, but down that road lies nothing good.
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An analysis conducted in 2007 showed how severe the consequences would be if a country left the euro. How have eurozone officials let it get this far?
Flags for sale in Athens.
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Only one thing is certain in the titanic struggle over Greek debt and the future of the Euro.
Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras is odds-on favourite to emerge as the next prime minister in Greece.
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The snap election called in Greece for January 25 has renewed speculation about the country’s uncertain future as left-of-centre Syriza looks likely to capitalise on the unprecedented unpopularity of the…
Not another crisis.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced the results of “stress tests”, which assess whether or not banks will fail, or require a taxpayer-funded bailout, if the economy were to turn sour. 130 banks…