Tax evasion: EU-Switzerland sign deal 'to end banking secrecy'

The EU and Switzerland have signed an agreement that is intended to clamp down on tax evasion, the European Commission has said.

European Commission predicts 'turning point' in Europe

The European Commission has said the European economy has reached a "turning point", but the eurozone will grow less quickly than previously expected.

France calls on Europe to ease off austerity

BRUSSELS (AP) — France has called on fellow European nations to ease off on painful austerity policies to give the economy some breathing space and avoid social upheaval.