Jean-Claude Junker

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  Deadline for Greek Bailout Agreement Set for Monday

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  February 3, 2012

  Eurozone finance ministers intend to polish up an agreement to grant Greece a second bailout package in the hope that it will forestall the debt crisis and reassure markets.

• Portugal Suffers Ratings Cuts, but Not Expected to Seek Bailout

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 25, 2011

  The same day that Portugal's prime minister resigned, Fitch on Thursday cut the nation’s credit rating by two notches, and S&P followed on Friday with a two-notch ratings cut.

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  Euro Zone Chairman Pushes Debt Buy-Back

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  January 24, 2011

  Jean-Claude Junker, chairman of euro zone finance ministers, has said in an interview in German magazine Der Spiegel that European leaders should consider a proposal to buy back the bonds of debt-ridden euro zone countries.

• Euro Zone Ministers Take No Crisis or Budget Action

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  December 7, 2010

  After five hours of talks, euro zone ministers decided to take no new action regarding the debt crisis, despite indications to the contrary earlier Monday.