ATHENS VS. BRUSSELS Greece Inches Closer to Renewal of Debt Crisis The new government in Athens is intent on forcing Europe to change its approach to Greek debt -- thus far in vain. A confrontation is brewing, and both sides stand to lose. |
SHRINKING MERKEL DOWN TO SIZE Berlin Faces Austerity Challenge in Brussels European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is challenging Angela Merkel in her de facto role as the most powerful leader in Europe. The election of Greece's Alexis Tsipras may help him in his fight against rigid German austerity policies. |