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Europe is likely to go through a weak period as governments implement more austerity measures in the face of a weak economy.

His resignation came with a caveat in which he stated he would move aside once austerity measures were installed.

But the price of any EU bail-out of Greece is likely to be savage austerity measures, overseen by officials sent in from Brussels.

Spending cuts and other austerity measures "might be an effective tool to contain the crisis, " he said.

Austerity measures are unable to break the deadlock, and in fact can only accelerate a downward economic spiral.

George Osborne, the chancellor, had tied his hands for this Budget by committing to austerity measures.

But once the most acute market pressure was relieved, Mr Berlusconi began to backtrack on his austerity measures, to the fury of Germany.

Ignacio Toxo, head of Comisiones Obreras, said the austerity measures will prolong the economic crisis.

Traders fear that the austerity measures being put in place in many euro zone countries will hit growth.

The European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have made tough austerity measures a condition of any bailout.

As a consequence, governments across Europe are adopting austerity measures to outflank the positions of these speculators.

The vote on the latest round of austerity measures took place in the middle of a 48-hour general strike.

Politicians seem torn: having agreed austerity measures for the general population, they cannot endorse lavish pay in high finance.

Fierce austerity measures, imposed on a country that was told it did not need them, are unlikely to improve it.

And Spain and Portugal, which markets saw as potentially the next Greece, would have to adopt fresh austerity measures.

LATVIA'S self-discipline in the face of a sharp economic downturn and tough austerity measures gets plenty of praise.

Members of a labor union just occupied part of the finance ministry to protest against the planned austerity measures.

In June he said that "the idea that austerity measures could trigger stagnation is incorrect. "

Customarily, the austerity measures have to be in place as the aid package takes effect.

Greek labor unions were planning a general strike and a mass protest on Wednesday against the country's economic austerity measures.

Mr. Barroso said in a statement that passage of the austerity measures was a 'necessary condition' for more aid.

The other alternative is to raise consumer prices or impose austerity measures. History shows that such moves can be politically dangerous.

What began as a protest against harsh austerity measures and government corruption turned deadly on May fifth, when a bank was firebombed.

They say the proposed rise is unacceptable at a time when member governments are imposing austerity measures.

The meeting comes at a crucial juncture for Greece, with the country's parliament set today to vote on a new round of austerity measures.

The austerity measures have at least proved popular in financial markets.

Italy's passing of austerity measures, however, may not be enough to quell market concerns.

Over the weekend, the Italian Parliament approved austerity measures sought by the European Union to cut spending and stimulate growth.

An IMF and EU delegation walked out of talks with the Hungarian government after failing to agree on fresh austerity measures.

TAX-COLLECTORS and customs officers in Greece have already walked out in protest against planned austerity measures by the government.

The Irish government has unveiled a range of tough austerity measures designed to help solve the country's debt crisis.

That surge was seen by investors as a sign that a slowdown in Europe due to the adoption of austerity measures may not hinder global growth.

Greek public-sector workers went on strike for a day to protest against the government's planned austerity measures.

Twice since the summer, as the economic outlook has worsened, the government has responded with emergency budget-austerity measures.

Tens of thousands of public sector workers in Romania have gone on strike to protest against government austerity measures.

With each country going its own way and determining its own austerity measures, the eurozone lacks a unified response to the crisis.

But it hasn't dispelled doubts that member-states lack the political will to enact austerity measures, or will grow their way out of debt.

But there's a reason Ford is still chartering private jets during these austerity measures: it's cost-effective.

After frantic negotiations, the parties in Latvia's ruling coalition agreed to a package of austerity measures to secure IMF aid.

A defiant Mr Samaras claims the latest austerity measures will not bring an end to Greece's recession, now in its third year.

First, Greek lawmakers must approve more austerity measures in exchange for a new bailout, and it's by no means certain they will do so.

Meanwhile, there were nationwide protests in Greece and a general strike against the government's latest austerity measures.

There were violent clashes between protesters and police in Athens on Wednesday following demonstrations against deeper austerity measures.

Unions in Greece and Italy are also pushing for coordinated strikes, highlighting the difficulties in pushing through austerity measures.

Workers in Greece are due to stage a general strike, as the parliament meets to debate new austerity measures.

Greek workers demonstrated again this week against yet another set of austerity measures.

But Germany agreed to help only if Greece promised tough austerity measures.

The latest austerity measures include slashing pensions by as much as a quarter for some and scrapping holiday bonuses.

Fiscal policy is turning contractionary as America's stimulus expires and much of Europe implements austerity measures.

His critics (including many Lib Dems) take fairness to mean exempting the poor from austerity measures as far as possible.

Portugal has taken austerity measures to a new level with the decision to scrap four of its 14 public holidays.

Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of France to register anger over the government's austerity measures.

Survey suggests scientists' job security is suffering as a result of austerity measures.

In the euro zone, doubts have been raised about the willingness of Greece to push through the required austerity measures.

He also is expected to try to renegotiate European Union-imposed austerity measures.

Greece's austerity measures, scheduled for a vote on Tuesday, could see rough sailing in parliament, some analysts said.

Political parties in Greece have failed to agree on new austerity measures aimed at tackling the country's debt crisis.

That would raise borrowing costs for businesses and consumers, force severe austerity measures and risk social unrest.

The austerity measures come as neighboring Italy threatens to become the latest victim of the spreading eurozone crisis.

The conditions are unlikely to be much harsher than the latest austerity measures, say Greek officials.

Without the ability to devalue, the restoration of competitiveness requires painful austerity measures and wage restraint.

As austerity measures, including cuts in defence spending, begin to bite, orders for its flagship Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft have waned.

On Friday evening, several thousand protesters took to the streets of Athens to demonstrate against further austerity measures.

The public has continually rejected austerity measures, making leaving the euro more likely than ever for the southern European nation.

Everything from interest rates to austerity measures and unemployment eventually leads back to the EU.

A bigger test will come when Greek politicians vote on contentious legislation to enact yet more austerity measures and structural reforms.

He vowed to press ahead even though the austerity measures dented support for his ruling Socialist Party.

This was in spite of signals from Athens that it would introduce new austerity measures early next week.

Mr Zapatero, his hand forced by the markets, is imposing austerity measures and labour reforms unwillingly.

The Greek government has already begun readying severe austerity measures to secure the multibillion euro assistance.

Greek police have clashed with protesters in the capital Athens as unions stage a general strike against government austerity measures.

Next we need a new pact for economic convergence, jobs and growth, to complement the current uncomfortable but essential austerity measures.

Debt ridden Eurozone countries have seen unemployment driven high by austerity measures and economic stagnation.

Either they implement tough austerity measures, subjecting their economies to savage recessions.

The strong economic data come despite debt concerns and fiscal austerity measures across Europe, China's biggest trading partner.

A general strike against tough austerity measures is under way in Greece, with trade unions calling for mass mobilisation of protesters.

Inflation is also running low in Europe, where some countries are imposing harsh austerity measures to pare their budget gaps.

Remember: Spain's debt was downgraded because austerity measures 'materially' reduce its growth prospects.

The new administration will have to implement more tough austerity measures.

Yet some austerity measures could prove surprisingly effective, notably the non-replacement of retiring staff.

In March, a cash-strapped Greek government announced stiff austerity measures, including pension reform.

In Athens, demonstrators held banners and chanted slogans, calling on lawmakers to reject the austerity measures.

Within hours, Spain and Portugal had announced significant further fiscal austerity measures.

The contemplated austerity measures will only put greater strain on fragile economic and social imbalances.

Worse, the austerity measures and reforms that Mr Papandreou has pushed through are not visibly making anything better.

Notably, when the Cameron government in Britain announced austerity measures last May, it received fawning praise from U. S. deficit hawks.

By the time austerity measures hit 3% or more, the number of incidents has doubled.

The euro zone's debt crisis, along with austerity measures announced in Greece, Ireland, Spain and Germany, may further hamper growth.

Unsurprisingly, European countries top the list. As a result austerity measures across much of Europe must focus on cutting spending.

But the debate now underway in the UK is one which is repeated across the world wherever austerity measures bring in hard times.

In recent months, waves of strikes and protests against austerity measures have crippled Greek cities.

But the Socialists warn the Popular Party will cut spending on health and education, among other austerity measures.

The strike, protesting against the government's planned austerity measures, coincided with marches in several European countries.

He held his last cabinet meeting after the final approval by the Italian parliament of austerity measures.

This week, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi plans on holding a vote on austerity measures meant to wipe out the budget deficit by 2014.

The austerity measures that Congress is debating would almost certainly slow growth further.

In this context, the austerity measures imposed on all eurozone countries will be impossible to carry out.

Will the UK population en masse accept the austerity measures being ushered in or take to the streets to oppose them?

In a recent study, we focused on the link between austerity measures and unrest.

The Greek parliament has approved next year's budget, bringing in sweeping austerity measures.

He warned austerity measures would be needed.

The economic crisis has also battered both those who are having to take harsh austerity measures and those having to lend them money.

Italy had its first mass demonstration against austerity measures Tuesday.

Mr Landrieu had to announce immediate austerity measures to plug a $67m hole in the city's operating budget.

Italy's trade unions held a national strike against austerity measures, bringing millions out onto the streets.

The demonstrators are protesting against austerity measures as the government tries to recover its troubled economy.

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir has announced that he will introduce economic austerity measures following South Sudan's secession.

Both the IMF and European Union are also insisting Greece pass new austerity measures.

In Italy PM Berlusconi promised to resign once the austerity measures are approved.

First, Greece is suffering a strike by public sector workers protesting the austerity measures that the government is proposing.

But the loans are conditional on the parliament backing new austerity measures.

People flock to the town square, to protest the government's austerity measures, rising unemployment and economic crisis.

The parliament will vote on Thursday on further austerity measures.

There's the lack of parliamentary approval in Greece for new austerity measures intended to reduce the government's borrowing needs.

They are shouting slogans against austerity measures and the political classes in general.

Soon after her appointment was confirmed, Ms Lagarde called on the Greek opposition to support the government's austerity measures.

The most vulnerable euro-zone members, Greece and Ireland still pay more for their money, but austerity measures are in place.

The vote comes as financial inspectors are in Athens to assess the government's progress in implementing austerity measures.

The government agreed to halve its budget deficit with tax rises and austerity measures, including public-sector job losses.

Yet, austerity measures meant to win back market confidence can also create issues for tourists.

As a result austerity measures across much of Europe must focus on cutting spending.

Violent protests against a fresh round of austerity measures scarred Athens on June 15th.

Those include the possibility of additional aid and new austerity measures, such as the sale of government property.

Key risk lies in potential earnings disappointments, which could be caused by the US economic slowdown or more austerity measures in China.

Austerity measures planned to come into force in 2014 are being brought forward a whole year to 2013.

This is the trouble with austerity measures, and is why Greece's debt-to-GDP has soared, not declined, over the past 18 months.

Nokia's shares rose 2. 5 percent as investors welcomed the handset maker's intention to increase its austerity measures.

In a televised address, the prime minister warned that a bailout would mean even tougher austerity measures than he had proposed.

Some senior members of Pasok are objecting to tighter austerity measures, which they claim will lead to social unrest.

In addition to the austerity measures, unions are concerned that a coming overhaul of labor laws could harm workers' rights.

Public spending will fall by 1. 8% of GDP, with three ministries scrapped and other austerity measures.

Earlier in the day, about 100, 000 people in the Constitution Square in Athens protested against a new round of austerity measures.

But because of austerity measures the national health system is unlikely to hire anyone soon. She takes temporary work when she can get it.

The Greek economy shrank 5. 5 percent over the past year under the weight of austerity measures and punishingly high interest rates.

The resulting rise in housing prices has prompted the government to impose austerity measures, such as restrictions on bank loans.

Portugal is already implementing austerity measures. Its budget deficit is projected to fall to 4. 6% of GDP in 2011 from 9. 3%.

At the same time, in order to deal with dangerous debt situation, had to take the new austerity measures.

Prime Minister Mario Monti outlined his austerity measures, aiming at restoring confidence in Italy's public finances,

in Portugal the government's two biggest unions are striking in protest of austerity measures;