From the Heart of Europe | 03.11.2011, 15:00 UTC

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From the Heart of Europe 03.11.2011 | 15:00 UTC   Europe  |  Business Europe Opinion Opinion: Greece must take its medicine Germany and France have given Greece a clear ultimatum: Accept the conditions of their aid or kiss the euro goodbye. DW correspondent Daniel Scheschkewitz says Greece cannot expect to have it both ways. Greek government on verge of collapse over referendum Greek drama sets the scene for G20 summit Opinion: A risky Greek gambit with few alternatives Referendum Greek government on verge of collapse over referendum The government of Greece appears to be unraveling over a proposed referendum on the latest rescue plan, as EU leaders make clear that the vote would be a de facto referendum on the euro currency. Germany and France talk tough over Greek referendum Opinion: Greece must take its medicine Greek drama sets the scene for G20 summit German minister says no going back on Greek bailout Economy Greek drama sets the scene for G20 summit World leaders are arriving in Cannes for the G-20 summit. But their talks about boosting global growth are being overshadowed by developments in Greece, where the government seems to be falling apart. Germany and France play tough over Greek referendum Berlin reacts to Greek referendum plan German minister says no going back on Greek bailout Opinion: A risky Greek gambit with few alternatives Charting the G20's attempts to douse economic flames Finance Crisis mode in Cannes as Greece upsets the G20 applecart Cannes - the posh Mediterranean playpen of the European elite - is in the media spotlight again; but this time it's for a three-day G20 summit focused on sorting out the financial fate of Greece. German minister says no going back on Greek bailout Opinion: A risky Greek gambit with few alternatives Charting the G20's attempts to douse economic flames Crime Wikileaks founder Assange loses extradition appeal WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could be extradited from Britain to Sweden within two weeks to face allegations of sex crimes, after a British court rejected his appeal. Wikileaks halts publishing after funding block WikiLeaks blames Guardian, unnamed German for cable leaks Swedish-style gender equality arrives in the bedroom Press Freedom Satirical magazine fire-bombed in Paris Fire has gutted the Paris office of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo on the very day it published a special issue with the name "Charia Hebdo," a reference to Islamic Sharia law. France bans Muslim street prayers French conservatives press on with Islam debate despite criticism Danish courts sentences cartoonist attacker to prison Business Finance The unwanted unifying effects of the debt crisis Rising demand from emerging economies has been driving global growth for years. Now, as the financial crisis catches up with the BRICS, they want industrialized countries to get their fiscal affairs in order - quickly. Crisis mode in Cannes as Greece upsets the G20 applecart Corruption watchdog calls on G20 to crack down on bribery Opinion: The debt party is over BRIC nations resist economic turbulence Corporate Governance Corruption watchdog calls on G20 to crack down on bribery In many parts of the world, bribery is just a part of doing business. A new study by Transparency International shows Russian and Chinese companies pay kickbacks regularly, while German firms are cleaning up their acts. Charting the G20's attempts to douse economic flames Financial crime becomes less frequent, but more damaging New EU rules could force miners to air their dirty laundry Technology lets developing nations fight corruption International Relations Charting the G20's attempts to douse economic flames Three years after a major finance summit in Washington, the G20 is convening yet again, this time in Cannes on the southern French coast. The world's economic situation is at least as grave as it was then. German minister says no going back on Greek bailout Greek referendum plan stuns Europe, markets G20 finance ministers pledge 'adequate resources' to tackle debt crisis G20 wrestles with eurozone debt crisis at Paris meeting Spain hit by credit downgrade as G20 finance chiefs meet in Paris Banking European Central Bank welcomes new helmsman After eight years at the head of the European Central Bank (ECB), Jean-Claude Trichet has handed over to Italy's Mario Draghi. Deutsche Welle looks at the legacy of the outgoing president. Mario Draghi takes over at the European Central Bank The long arm of the European Central Bank Opinion: Merkel perseveres at EU debt talks, surprises doubters Another EU summit: A step in the right direction? Opinion: Germany and France at loggerheads over eurozone crisis   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011