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‘Tea Party socialists?’ Why the left is leading a tax revolt in Ireland

CS Monitor, April 1, 2012 As the deadline passed midnight Sunday for payment of a new government fee, only 49 percent of households had signed up to pay amid frustration with the government’s austerity agenda. By Jason Walsh, Correspondent / April 1, 2012

Ireland votes — will Europe listen?

PressEurop, March 1, 2012 Ireland will go to the polls on the eurozone fiscal compact. It can’t derail the deal, but Irish objections can’t be written off, says Jason Walsh.

Bucharest’s blues

PressEurop, February 7, 2012 Romania has become the latest EU country to see its government collapse in the face of planned austerity measures. Isn’t it time to think again, asks Jason Walsh.

Politics leaves the EU

December 12, 2011 POLITICAL CRISIS Britain standing outside Europe is a failure for the EU more than it is for Britain, says Jason Walsh.

Europe debt crisis spreads to stronger economies

CS Monitor, November 16, 2011 Yesterday, investors began dumping bonds, even in stronger economies like Austria and Finland. The sell-off shows a need for bolder solutions to the European debt crisis, say some. By Jason Walsh, Correspondent DUBLIN, IRELAND—Just days ago, Greece and Italy’s new governments were hailed as the solution to the European debt [...]

A how many speeds Europe?

PressEurop, November 14, 2011 ECONOMIC INTEGRATION As the EU flounders in the face of reality, another non-solution to the eurozone’s woes is being proposed: more control, less democracy and a long slump.

All eyes on Europe

PressEurop, November 11, 2011 JOURNALISM AND THE EUROCRISIS At least the eurocrisis means – for once – the EU isn’t dull. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to start taking it seriously. By Jason Walsh

With EU plan set: Let the doubting now begin

USA Today, October 28, 2011 By Jabeen Bhatti and Jason Walsh, Special for USA Today BERLIN – Although European leaders seemed pleased with themselves after reaching a deal to combat the spiraling eurozone debt crisis, the question the morning after was: Is it enough?

EU debt deal cuts Greece a break

USA Today, October 27, 2011 By Jabeen Bhatti, Jason Walsh and Sumi Somaskanda, Special for USA Today BERLIN – Banks agreed this morning to take half of what they are owed by Greece as part of a deal brokered by European leaders to solve the continent’s debt crisis and prevent it from igniting a new [...]

EU leaders tackle debt crisis

USA Today, October 26, 2011 By Jabeen Bhatti, Jason Walsh and Sumi Somaskanda, Special for USA Today BERLIN – European leaders worked feverishly into the early morning today on a deal to solve the continent’s debt crisis and prevent it from igniting a new global financial meltdown.