Eurogroup

Ireland's Donohoe named head of eurozone finance group

The group brings together the eurozone finance ministers who help guide European economic policy and where political divisions can be bitter, especially in times of crisis.

Ciao, Mario: ECB's Draghi hands baton to Lagarde

After a career breaking glass ceilings to join a tiny global elite, Christine Lagarde will bring experience of cool-headed crisis fighting to her job as first female head of the European Central Bank.

What came out of the latest EU summit?

In a two-day summit, the EU leaders discussed possible solutions to long-standing issues affecting the union. Here are some key takeaways.

Eurozone approves 5.7 billion euros in cash for Greece

Europe's bailout fund approved a 6.7 billion euro ($8.32 billion) loan installment to Greece with payment of the first 5.7 billion euros ($7.10 billion) expected this week.

Greece cuts deal with lenders by pledging more pain

If the Eurogroup approves the deal, it will pave the way for debt relief talks and the possibility of more loans for Greece's battered economy. Unions have slammed the deal.

Greece threatens to upset EU's Rome declaration over reform demands

Greece is holding back its support for the Rome declaration to protest reforms its European Union lenders are seeking from it in return for new loans, officials say.

Greek police intercept parcel bombs addressed to EU officials

Police say the packages were intended for officials at the Eurogroup and other global economic institutions.