From the Heart of Europe | 17.11.2011, 15:00 UTC

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From the Heart of Europe 17.11.2011 | 15:00 UTC   Business  |  Europe Business Energy Global 'gas cartel' is a long way off, experts say The world's top natural gas exporters met for a key meeting this week, amid speculation that major producers of the commodity could resort to price-setting tactics and supply controls. Nord Stream pipeline brings Russia and Germany closer together Exxon to invest millions in German natural gas exploration Shale gas could ensure Poland's independence from Russia Finance Bankers reflect on crisis at Euro Finance Week The eurozone crisis has been dominating discussions at the high-level "Euro Finance Week" conference this week in Frankfurt. Some financial leaders want improved regulation, while others are lobbying hard to prevent it. Deutsche Bank CEO under investigation for giving false testimony New leaders in Greece, Italy call for united front to combat debt crisis Demonstrators return to protest against financial markets The long learning curve of the European Union Energy Gazprom moves closer to consumers in Germany Russia has taken yet another step in its push to penetrate the German natural gas market. State-owned Gazprom, already the largest provider of gas to big German utilities, now plans to sell directly to end consumers. Nord Stream pipeline brings Russia and Germany closer together As EU demand for gas shifts, Nord Stream faces uncertain future EU antitrust investigators raid gas companies Planned Russian-backed pipeline raises concerns in EU Banking Deutsche Bank CEO under investigation for giving false testimony Prosecutors are investigating the head of Germany's biggest bank, Josef Ackermann, on charges that he gave false testimony during the 2002 bankruptcy trial of German media tycoon Leo Kirch. Deutsche Bank questions recapitalization strategy Deutsche Bank on the prowl for wealthier clients, report says British investigators probe Deutsche Bank Europe Economy Greek parliament endorses new government Greece's parliament has endorsed a new government that has pledged to pass tough austerity measures. Prime Minister Lucas Papademos needs to get the legislation through quickly to avoid a default. New leaders in Greece, Italy call for united front to combat debt crisis New Greek prime minister to roll out painful austerity measures Papademos the pragmatist: a portrait of Greece's new prime minister Economy Higher bond rates stoke fears of a spread of the eurozone debt crisis Interest rates have jumped sharply for France, Belgium, Austria, Finland and the Netherlands. This has fueled fears that the eurozone's sovereign debt crisis could be about to spread even further. Call for more integration as way out of euro crisis New leaders in Greece, Italy call for united front to combat debt crisis Debt crisis raises questions about eurozone's future as recession looms Opinion: G20 partners lose confidence in Europe Russia Dancing, singing, blogging: Kremlin party campaigns for young voters Plastic masks of Putin and Medvedev are among the unusual campaign methods being used to secure victory for the Kremlin party, United Russia. It's their reaction to falling poll ratings. Russia's Communists gain momentum in run-up to elections Opinion: Putin's return asks more questions than it answers US and Germany vow to continue progress with Putin's Russia Economy New Italian prime minister sworn in with government of technocrats Italy's new prime minister has formed a government to push through austerity measures. Economics professor Mario Monti filled his cabinet with technocrats instead of politicians. New leaders in Greece, Italy call for united front to combat debt crisis Italy names Mario Monti as Berlusconi successor Debt crisis raises questions about eurozone's future as recession looms Politics Right-wing populists gain political ground in Greece For the first time in nearly 40 years, a far-right party is sharing power in the Greek government. But in the midst of a political crisis, the Popular Orthodox Rally is becoming increasingly mainstream. New leaders in Greece, Italy call for united front to combat debt crisis New Greek prime minister to roll out painful austerity measures Opinion: Political parties hold new Greek premier in a chokehold Justice Assange appeals extradition to Britain's highest court Julian Assange's case fighting extradition from the UK to Sweden has reached its final phase, as the WikiLeaks founder applies to take his appeal to Britain's highest court. Wikileaks founder Assange loses extradition appeal Opinion: WikiLeaks meltdown is not the end of the whistle-blowers Swedish-style gender equality arrives in the bedroom   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011