EU pushes Greece for deal as protests erupt
Fresh protests erupted meanwhile in Athens at the prospect of new austerity cuts demanded by Greece`s international creditors in return for money to stave off default.
Jun 11, 2015, 16:42 PM IST
EU says not satisfied with new Greek reform plan
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras had already angrily rejected the EU`s own proposals, made at a dinner with European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker last week.
Jun 10, 2015, 16:47 PM IST
Greece denies report that Juncker declined to take call from Tsipras
The official added that Athens was still waiting for Greece`s creditors to respond to its own recent proposal for a deal to end the months-long impasse.
Jun 06, 2015, 22:32 PM IST
New Greek crisis talks likely Friday: Source
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will likely hold fresh talks with European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker and creditors on Friday, European sources said, with all sides working feverishly to secure a deal.
Jun 04, 2015, 19:20 PM IST
EU says no final Greece deal expected at Juncker-Tsipras talks
Talks between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker later Wednesday are not expected to produce a final deal on Greece`s bailout, Juncker`s spokesman said.
Jun 03, 2015, 19:34 PM IST
EU defends Jean-Claude Juncker's 'cool style'
At the opening of the Riga summit on Friday, a light-hearted and tactile Juncker kissed leaders on the head, fiddled with their ties, saluted, and slapped them not just on the back but also on the stomach, chest and face.
May 26, 2015, 19:36 PM IST
"Team Juncker" ham for cameras to push EU digital market
Can a bunch of greying politicians in Brussels really get with it and give Europe a revolutionary open market in digital technology?
May 06, 2015, 17:17 PM IST
Germany must shed light on EU spy scandal: Juncker
European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker said Thursday he expected Berlin to get to the bottom of a Brussels spy scandal after Germany reportedly snooped on the EU and France at Washington`s behest.
Apr 30, 2015, 18:30 PM IST
EU unveils clampdown on tax avoidance after LuxLeaks
The EU intensified efforts to fight rampant tax avoidance by multinationals on Wednesday in its first major effort to counter the LuxLeaks scandal that poured embarrassment on commission head Jean-Claude Juncker.
Mar 18, 2015, 20:47 PM IST
EU, Germany raise new alarm over Greece bailout
EU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker warned Friday of an alarming lack of progress in talks on Greece`s bailout, as Germany raised the spectre of a tumultuous Greek exit from the euro.
Mar 13, 2015, 22:25 PM IST
Greece takes reform plan to Brussels with referendum warning
Greece faced deepening scepticism ahead of talks on Monday on its plans for reforms to secure a financial lifeline as Athens warned of a possible referendum if its proposals are rejected.
Mar 09, 2015, 18:24 PM IST
Spain has not exited economic crisis: EU chief
Spain can not say it has left behind its economic crisis until the sky-high unemployment rate returns to "normal levels", EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker said in an interview published Wednesday.
Mar 04, 2015, 17:55 PM IST
EU chief says Greek leader must come clean on election promises
EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker took the unusual step of wading into domestic politics on Wednesday, saying Greece`s new prime minister should tell the Greek people his anti-austerity election promises are untenable.
Mar 04, 2015, 17:42 PM IST
EU investment plan could create 2.1 million jobs: UN
An ambitious European investment plan could create 2.1 million jobs by 2018 if properly implemented, the ILO said Wednesday.
Jan 28, 2015, 20:44 PM IST
EU summit to discuss crisis-hit Russia, economic plan
EU leaders on Thursday will discuss tense relations with Russia and punishing sanctions imposed over Moscow`s actions in Ukraine at a summit led for the first time by Poland`s Kremlin-wary former premier Donald Tusk.
Dec 18, 2014, 09:47 AM IST
EU's Juncker solicits 'hard cash' for investment plan
European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker urged leaders on Wednesday to contribute generously to a new EU investment plan but member states seem determined to wait for now.
Dec 17, 2014, 18:21 PM IST
EU's Juncker on defensive as new 'LuxLeaks' drag in Disney
EU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker was back under the spotlight Wednesday after new revelations showed Disney, Microsoft and Koch Industries got bumper tax deals from Luxembourg when he was prime minister.
Dec 10, 2014, 18:32 PM IST
EU reveals 1.3-tn-euro Juncker plan 'wish list'
EU nations unveiled a list of 2,000 projects worth 1.3 trillion euros on Tuesday that will compete for financing from an investment plan announced by Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker.
Dec 09, 2014, 19:25 PM IST
EU`s Juncker says Luxembourg `had no choice` on tax
Juncker has previously said that the deals were done by Luxembourg tax authorities and had nothing to do with the government, in which he held the post of finance minister as well as premier.
Nov 28, 2014, 18:48 PM IST
EU's Juncker survives no-confidence vote over tax deals
The European Commission`s new president, Jean-Claude Juncker, comfortably survived a no-confidence vote on Thursday brought over news that Luxembourg had lured multinational businesses with super low tax rates during his period as prime minister.
Nov 28, 2014, 05:34 AM IST
