SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 20, 2012
The closing group photos from the G-20 meeting in Mexico show the world's top leaders smiling in a show of unity. But German observers say the happy family shots belie the serious problems the world economy faces -- and the mudslinging that went on during the summit. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 20, 2012
World leaders emerged from the G-20 meeting in Mexico satisfied that Europe is making progress on efforts to save the common currency from collapse. But now the euro zone must come up with a concrete plan. Expectations are high for the EU summit at the end of June. By Carsten Volkery in Los Cabos, Mexico more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 19, 2012
The state of the euro zone is the dominant theme at the G-20 summit in Mexico this week. But European Commission President Barroso has had enough. He erupted in frustration on Monday and insisted that Europe is doing all it can. Not all of the gathered leaders would agree. By Carsten Volkery in Los Cabos, Mexico more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 18, 2012
The euro is in trouble and only Germany can fix it. That appears to be the consensus as Chancellor Merkel attends this week's G-20 summit in Mexico. So far, she has stubbornly opposed most crisis solution proposals coming from Brussels. But the risks are now so great that she may soon have to backpedal. By SPIEGEL Staff
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SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 27, 2012
At this weekend's meeting of finance ministers and central bankers of the world's 20 most important economies, the Europeans sought to convey the message that everything is under control in the euro crisis. If so, the rest of the world is asking, why don't they do more to help themselves? An Analysis by Sven Böll in Mexico City more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 04, 2011
Greece is a problem for the European common currency. But Italy could be a catastrophe. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is losing support at home and on Thursday evening, he agreed to have his austerity efforts monitored by the IMF. Concern is rising that Italy could be the next euro battleground. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 02, 2011
A new experience awaits US President Obama at the G-20 summit in Cannes this week. Thanks to the euro crisis, he's likely to remain only a peripheral figure in the meetings. Still, with the presidential campaign in full swing back home, he will be unable to deny himself the right to give at least a little bit of sage advice. By Gregor Peter Schmitz in Washington, DC more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 31, 2011
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble said on Monday that the EU should launch a financial transactions tax on its own if the G-20 summit this week can't agree on such a levy. A draft communiqué obtained by SPIEGEL shows the G-20 plans far-reaching reforms of the global financial sector. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 18, 2011
The G-20 has come up with a plan to monitor global imbalances and recommend corrective measures, which is aimed at countries with huge trade surpluses such as China and Germany. But German commentators warn that it has no teeth. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 12, 2010
Germany succesfully managed to thwart US demands for rigid rules on trade imbalances. The G-20 also reached agreement on limiting banking risk and reforming the International Monetary Fund. But Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory was overshadowed by rumors of an impending cabinet shake-up in Berlin. By Philipp Wittrock in Seoul, South Korea more...
