In slight to Hollande, Berlin fetes Sarkozy

(Reuters) - In his first major speech since losing the French presidency in 2012, Nicolas Sarkozy weighed in on euro zone integration, the Ukraine conflict and the risks of weak leadership in Europe to an adoring crowd of fellow conservatives in Berlin.

European stocks lower as Greece debt talks drag on

European stock markets moved lower Monday, slipping back after sharp gains made on strong US jobs data last week as investors once again tracked a lack of progress on Greece's debt problems.

While Merkel and Sarkozy Talk, Traders Act

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France met Monday to discuss their next steps in combating the sovereign debt crisis that has destabilized Europe.

Crisis 'will take years to fix', says Angela Merkel

German chancellor Angela Merkel has said there is no easy fix to the European financial crisis, and that a solution will "take years".

Merkel Says Joint Euro Bonds Unthinkable as EU Faces Marathon

German Chancellor Angela Merkel likened solving Europe’s debt crisis to a marathon, shunning investor calls for quick action while pushing for stricter budget enforcement and overhauling the region’s governance.