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Cameron Warns Against 'Perpetual Stagnation' Of Eurozone

PA | Posted 17.08.2012 | UK Politics

Europe's leaders must be ready to take tough political decisions to resolve the eurozone crisis, or face the threat of "perpetual stagnation" or a hug...

Official Projections Give Right-Wing Party Victory In Greece

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 17.08.2012 | UK

Official projections indicate that the Conservative New Democracy party have won the Greek election by 2%. Greek radical left head Alexis Tsipras ...

Exit Polls Show Conservative New Democracy And Syriza Neck-And-Neck

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 17.06.2012 | UK Politics

UPDATE: Second exit poll shows New Democracy further ahead. Via Antenna TV: New Democracy - 28.6-30%, Syriza - 27-28.4%, Pasok - 11-12.5%, Independ...

Eurozone Holds Its Breath As Greeks Go To The Polls

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 17.06.2012 | UK

Greek voters go to the polls today in elections that threaten the future of the eurozone and could push Britain's fragile economy to the brink. Eur...

Merkel's Warning To Greece On Eve Of Crucial Elections

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 16.06.2012 | UK

Angela Merkel has warned Greece it cannot renegotiate its bailout as the nation prepares to vote in tomorrow's crunch elections that threaten the futu...

Eurozone Crisis 'Holding Back UK Economy'

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 11.06.2012 | UK Politics

Prime minister David Cameron backs the chancellor's assessment that problems in the eurozone are holding back Britain's economic recovery, Downing Str...

EU Referendum Time: David Cameron Must Empower British Voters to Say 'No' to Angela Merkel's New EU Plans

Philip White | Posted 10.08.2012 | UK Politics
Philip White

Beyond the practical implications, there is also something profoundly patronising about Merkel's attitude. It's like parents who give their newly licensed teenager keys to a car that they have purchased, only to snatch them away when the youngster's driving is deemed irresponsible.

'Speed Is Of The Essence': PM's Eurozone Warning Before Merkel Meeting

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 07.06.2012 | UK Politics

David Cameron will today press Germany for speedy action to deal with the crisis in the eurozone as he flies to Berlin for talks with chancellor Angel...

As We Celebrate Our Sovereign, Shouldn't We Be Challenging the EU's Attempted Theft of Our Sovereignty?

Philip White | Posted 03.08.2012 | UK Politics
Philip White

Though I've lived in the American Midwest for almost 11 years, I am still surprised by how batty many Americans are when it comes to the Royal Family.

PHOTOS: Funny Pictures Of The Week

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 01.06.2012 | UK Comedy

From Kenneth Clarke's chillaxing to Ed Miliband's Top Gun - via Katie Price, Angela Merkel and the Olympic torch - take a look at some of this week's ...

The Eurozone Faces One of Its Biggest Ever Decisions

Dr Philipp Rosler | Posted 24.07.2012 | UK Politics
Dr Philipp Rosler

When the first Euros were printed in 1999, Europe chose a bold new future. But beneath the surface, the new European economy was built on shaky foundations. The decision is one of the biggest we have faced. The answer is clear: Europe must go for growth.

PICTURES: Chelsea Fans Join Jubilant West London Parade

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 20.07.2012 | UK

Chelsea fans lined the streets of west London on Sunday as the team celebrated the club's historic Champions League and FA Cup double win with a victo...

Chelsea Fans To Line Streets To Celebrate Champions League Final Win

Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 19.07.2012 | UK

Tens of thousands of Chelsea fans will line the streets of west London today to celebrate the club's historic Champions League and FA Cup double. H...

World Leaders Seek Action On Eurozone Crisis

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 19.05.2012 | UK

World leaders have piled on the pressure on the eurozone nations to resolve their problems amid fears the debt crisis in the single currency bloc coul...

So, What Was Cameron Overheard Saying About John Terry?

Posted 19.05.2012 | UK

David Cameron has been overheard criticising footballer John Terry during the G8 summit, according to off-mic comments overheard by those sleuths over...

Cameron Warns Hollande 'UK Will Not Back Transaction Tax'

PA | Posted 18.07.2012 | UK Politics

David Cameron today issued a blunt warning to French President Francois Hollande that Britain would not accept a Europe-wide financial transaction tax...

Angela Merkel 'Suggests Greece Hold Euro Referendum'

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 18.07.2012 | UK

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has suggested that Greece holds a referendum over its membership of the European single currency, according to a Greek...

Cameron Warns On Euro Stability

PA | Posted 17.05.2012 | UK Politics

David Cameron warned fellow European leaders of the need for the eurozone to take "decisive action" to ensure stability in a high-level conference cal...

Is Europe's Choice Really Austerity or Growth?

Willard Foxton | Posted 16.07.2012 | UK Politics
Willard Foxton

This crisis is an object lesson in globalisation. National politics - except those of Greece - are effectively suspended until the euro crisis is resolved one way or the other. Here's hoping it's resolved soon.

President Hollande's Plane Hit By Lightning On Way To Meet Merkel

Posted 15.05.2012 | UK Politics

Newly-elected French president Francois Hollande was forced to return to Paris after the plane carrying him to a meeting with German chancellor Angela...

Eurozone Crisis: Greece Makes Last Attempt To Form Government As Markets Fall

Huffington Post UK / PA | Michael Rundle | Posted 15.05.2012 | UK

Greek politicians are making a final last-ditch effort to form a stable government after more than a week of frenzied negotiation, as the prospect of ...

We Need to Talk About Greece

Gareth Edmundson | Posted 09.07.2012 | UK Politics
Gareth Edmundson

We had two major elections in Europe last weekend and yet the column inches devoted to Sarkozy losing to Francois Hollande completely and utterly eclipsed the reports from Greece.

EU Leaders Threaten Euro Championships Over 'Abuse' Of Tymoshenko

Posted 03.05.2012 | UK

European leaders are threatening to boycott the forthcoming Euro 2012 football tournament over the treatment of Ukranian opposition leader Yulia Tymos...

Merkozy Doesn't Matter - There is Another Alliance in Europe That is Far More Important

The Cambridge Union Society | Posted 29.04.2012 | UK Politics
The Cambridge Union Society

Four years ago it was the United States. Two years ago it was Greece. Today, it is Italy.

Beers Are On Me! Angela Merkel Gets A Five-Pint Soaking (VIDEO)

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 27.02.2012 | UK Politics

A clumsy waiter has been filmed accidentally tipping five pints of beer down German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s back. The soggy mishap occurred a...