ECB president tries to build consensus on plan to cut Italy, Spain borrowing costs.

Spanish regions woes add to Greek concerns.

Spanish regions woes add to Greek concerns.

Central bank is expected to cut rates at Wednesdays meeting.

Central bank is expected to cut rates at Wednesdays meeting.

German chancellor calls joint euro-area bonds wrong way to achieve greater integration.

German chancellor calls joint euro-area bonds wrong way to achieve greater integration.

EU leaders expected to press Germany for more action at this weeks summit.