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Concerns Rise as Bulgaria Prepares to Join the Euro - Nikolay Doychinov / AFP

Controversial Eurozone Accession Concerns Rise as Bulgaria Prepares to Join the Euro

Bulgaria has significant problems with corruption and money laundering. Nevertheless, the European Union is prepared to accept the country as the next member of the eurozone. Many fear that might be a bad idea. By Ralf Neukirch und Michael Sauga

The End of the Bailout Greece Is Back on the Grid, But Recovery Remains Elusive

On August 20, the third aid package for Greece will end, marking the end -- for now -- of the country's debt crisis. But the country's slow economic growth and grim demographic outlook mean that even without the onerous rules attached to its repayments, it faces an uphill battle. Von Giorgos Christides und Tobias Rapp

Tsipras Caught Between EU and Voter Demands - ALKIS KONSTANTINIDIS/ REUTERS

The Charm Wears Off Tsipras Caught Between EU and Voter Demands

When he got elected nearly two years ago, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras promised to stand up to the EU's austerity demands and restore his country's dignity. His failure to deliver risks plunging the country into a new political crisis. Von Giorgos Christides und Katrin Kuntz

Endgame for the IMF-EU Feud over Greece's Debt - Christopher Furlong/ Getty Images

Greece Endgame for the IMF-EU Feud over Greece's Debt

Greece hasn't been saved just yet, and the conflict between the International Monetary Fund and Europe is once again intensifying. Greece's former minister of finance Yanis Varoufakis expects a showdown between the IMF and Germany.

Scion of Austerity A Tall Order for New Greek Reform Minister

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has only been minister for administrative reform for a few weeks. But he is already under heavy pressure from the troika to reduce Greek spending. To show he means business, the ambitious son of an old political family will soon cut thousands of jobs. Von Julia Amalia Heyer

Should Southern Europe Really Be More German? - ? Susana Vera / Reuters/ REUTERS

Viva la Siesta Should Southern Europe Really Be More German?

In the wake of the euro crisis, Southern Europeans have increasingly traded their traditions of leisure for more work and more consumption -- often at Germany's prodding. As backlash sets in, this logic must be questioned. Von Max A. Höfer

Merkel Says Germans Richer than Statistics Suggest - AP/dpa

Wealth Report Criticism Merkel Says Germans Richer than Statistics Suggest

Germans are more prosperous than a recent ECB survey indicates, Chancellor Angela Merkel insists. With a number of caveats distorting its results, the controversial report did not factor in the country's generous social policy, she says.

A Chronicle of the Euro Crisis - Corbis

Spreading Like Wildfire A Chronicle of the Euro Crisis

When the euro crisis started in Greece in October 2009, nobody had any idea how quickly or broadly it would spread -- or how difficult it would be to solve. Below, some key dates in this still-unfolding saga.

Greek Privatization Plan Faces Massive Domestic Resistance - Matt Cardy/ Getty Images

Desperate Bid to Cut Deficit Greek Privatization Plan Faces Massive Domestic Resistance

Greece is scrimping and saving, but still failing to get its debt crisis under control. The government plans to raise 50 billion euros through a privatization program, but faces massive resistance from Greeks worried about selling off the nation's assets. Experts also doubt whether the strategy will work. Von Manfred Ertel

Plan Would Place Burden for Euro Rescue on Creditors - Orestis Panagiotou/ dpa

The Manila Model Plan Would Place Burden for Euro Rescue on Creditors

Despite public denials, euro zone governments are currently working on a proposal to relieve Greek bond debt. The proposal has a number of advantages for all countries involved, but it also entails risks that may be insurmountable. Some believe regulatory pressure will be required to force banks to take voluntary losses on their loans to Athens. Von Peter Müller und Christian Reiermann

'Europe Needs Growth to Prevent a Collapse of the Euro' - © Christian Charisius / Reuters/ REUTERS

SPIEGEL Interview with Economist Nouriel Roubini 'Europe Needs Growth to Prevent a Collapse of the Euro'

Europe, says star economist Nouriel Roubini, needs to take immediate action to shore up the euro. In an interview with SPIEGEL, Roubini said Germany must provide more money to defend the common currency and allow the European Central Bank to loosen monetary policy. Otherwise, disaster could be looming.

Bond Leader Pimco Sees Euro Zone in Danger - SERGIO PEREZ/ REUTERS

'The Threat of Insolvency' Bond Leader Pimco Sees Euro Zone in Danger

European leaders proudly announced agreement last week in efforts to save the euro. But Pimco, the world's leading investor in sovereign bonds, says that the measures are not enough. Some countries may have to temporarily leave the common currency union.

Europe Turns against Germany - JOHN THYS/ AFP

Berlin's Lack of Vision Europe Turns against Germany

Germany's controversial approach to fighting the euro crisis has split the European Union. Some countries are complaining about Berlin's rigid course, while others accuse Chancellor Merkel of betraying the European project. The only thing they can agree on is that the EU needs Germany as a motor if it is to survive. By SPIEGEL Staff

German Obstructionism Heightens Euro Fears - STRINGER/BELGIUM/ REUTERS

Saving the Common Currency German Obstructionism Heightens Euro Fears

All eyes are on Brussels this Thursday as European leaders gather to discuss ways to solve the ongoing euro crisis. So far, though, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has proven unwilling to consider measures that may require additional German funds. Others in the EU are getting anxious. Von Charles Hawley

Protests in Europe Ahead of Euro Summit - ARIS MESSINIS/ AFP

Tackling the Debt Crisis Protests in Europe Ahead of Euro Summit

Greece was hit by violent protests and a general strike on Wednesday and workers also demonstrated in other EU nations ahead of a summit on the euro. Merkel, under fire for her handling of the crisis, repeated her tough stance as Luxembourg's foreign minister accused Berlin and Paris of "arrogance."

Juncker Calls German Thinking 'Simple' - ? Sebastien Pirlet / Reuters/ REUTERS

The Battle over the Euro-Bond Juncker Calls German Thinking 'Simple'

Germany has resisted calls for a joint Euro-Bond to help the euro zone's weaker members, but the chairman of the euro zone finance ministers says they need to study his proposal. Merkel's spokesman says they have.

What Europe Should Do about the Euro Crisis - dpa

Common Currency in Trouble What Europe Should Do about the Euro Crisis

Euro-zone members will have to take radical measures to tackle its current currency crisis. Europe needs a far-reaching debt restructuring mechanism -- but strangely, politicians have shown a preference for issuing yet more mountains of debt.

Europe's New Debt Mechanism Has Come too Late for Euro Crisis - Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/ dpa

Masterplan Fails to Calm Markets Europe's New Debt Mechanism Has Come too Late for Euro Crisis

Europe is celebrating its new masterplan to shore up the euro -- a debt rescheduling mechansim that forces private sector creditors to write down government debt in some cases. Analysts say the system is overdue but won't solve the current crisis. Von Stefan Schultz

Portuguese Central Bank Warns of Risks to Banking Sector - HUGO CORREIA/ REUTERS

Fears of Euro Crisis Contagion Portuguese Central Bank Warns of Risks to Banking Sector

Portugal's central bank fanned concerns about the country's financial stability on Tuesday by warning that austerity measures put in place were likely to hit banks' bottom lines. The institution also believes that bank borrowing from the European Central Bank is unsustainable.

The Disastrous Consequences of a Return to the Deutsche Mark - A2824 Tschauner Franz-Peter/ dpa

Fears of a Euro Demise The Disastrous Consequences of a Return to the Deutsche Mark

Europe is discussing the horror scenario of a break-up of the euro zone. At present, that still seems unlikely, but experts are alarmed. A comeback of national currencies would be fatal -- especially for Germany. Von Jens Witte

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