(BRUSSELS ) – Turkey won pats on the back from Europe and the United States for passing key constitutional reforms, but its bid to join the European Union failed to convince doubters among EU states on Monday.

(BRUSSELS ) – Europe urged Ireland on Monday to act ruthlessly with a “rigorous approach” to tightening public finances amid burgeoning fears of a fresh crisis in its banking sector.

Europe’s bond market is recovering from its recent battering amid Monday’s broader rally. But there’s a bigger reason to cheer: Investors appear to be differentiating between the relative health of individual euro-zone countries.

Europe’s bond market is recovering from its recent battering amid Monday’s broader rally. But there’s a bigger reason to cheer: Investors appear to be differentiating between the relative health of individual euro-zone countries.

Europe shares hit multi-month high on Basel, China

Europe explained: the Record Europe takes its weekly look at the key events and issues in the EU institutions.

Europe explained: the Record Europe takes its weekly look at the key events and issues in the EU institutions.

Europe Bank Shares Up On New Rules, Though Payouts Seen At Risk

Europe shares extend gains on Basel; banks strongEurope shares extend gains on Basel; banks strong

Europe’s economy may grow almost twice as fast as previously forecast this year with a more “moderate” expansion in the second half, the European Commission said.