Italys PM warned of a potential breakup of Europe without greater urgency in efforts to lower government borrowing costs.

Time is running out for Greece as leaders haggle, Merkel says.

Time is running out for Greece as leaders haggle, Merkel says.

Germany and France differ on role of ECB, sanctions for violating deficit rules.

Germany and France differ on role of ECB, sanctions for violating deficit rules.

Group seeks bigger role for IMF, ECB after failing to boost bailout fund

Group seeks bigger role for IMF, ECB after failing to boost bailout fund

Government’s moves may pave the way for ECB purchases of Italian bonds.