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Italy reviews new electoral law as old problems pile up
After a turbulent first month in office, Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni could learn this week how much longer his government might last when the constitutional court reviews the validity of Italy's election law.
Moody’s: Poland risks credit downgrade, divestment, over democracy deficit
Global ratings agency Moody's warned Thursday (25 August) that an escalating constitutional crisis in Poland is threatening to hurt investment in the EU's largest eastern economy and could affect its credit rating.
Greece set for major credit rating upgrade
In the event of a “positive” first review of Greece’s third bailout programme, its struggling economy will be upgraded by rating agencies, a capital market specialist has told EURACTIV.
Moody’s downgrades France’s credit rating
Moody's stripped France of its prized triple-A badge yesterday (19 November), cutting the sovereign credit rating on Europe's No. 2 economy by one notch to Aa1 from Aaa, citing an uncertain fiscal outlook and deteriorating economy.
Moody’s lowers EU debt rating outlook
Moody's has lowered the EU’s triple A rating outlook to negative, warning it might downgrade the bloc if it decides to cut the ratings on the EU's four biggest budget backers: Germany, France, UK and Netherlands.
Spain pushed to the brink of full bailout
Spain's economy sank deeper into recession in the second quarter, its central bank reported, as investors spooked by a funding crisis in its regions pushed the country ever closer to a full bailout. Meanwhile, Moody’s downgraded Germany’s outlook to negative over fears that the eurozone crisis is far from over.
Moody’s cuts Italy credit rating by two notches
Moody's surprised markets today (13 July) by downgrading Italy's government bond rating by two notches to Baa2 and warned it could cut it further, piling on pressure just hours before the country launches its latest bond sale.
Parliament to dismiss plans for European credit ratings
MEPs are likely to reject the idea of a European approach to credit rating and have delayed a vote on the issue, highlighting difficulties in implementing a European Commission proposal that many lawmakers argue is unrealistic.
Spain downgrade ups pressure on EU to act
A double-notch downgrade to Spain's credit ratings yesterday (18 October) has put more pressure on European leaders to make rapid progress on solving the region's debt crisis or face unbearable borrowing costs.
Moody’s slashed Italy credit rating
Moody's lowered its rating on Italy's bonds by three notches on Tuesday (4 October), saying it saw a "material increase" in funding risks for euro zone countries with high levels of debt and warning that further downgrades were possible.
Commission questions Greek S&P rating downgrade
The European Commission questioned Standard & Poor's latest downgrade of Greece, saying yesterday (30 March) it did not share the rating agency's view and had concerns about how credit rating agencies functioned.
Barnier to pin credit rating agencies under EU thumb
EU Internal Market Commissioner Michel Barnier has told EU finance ministers today (18 May) how he plans to put credit rating agencies under the thumb of an EU agency, blaming the uncertainty in financial markets on the downgraded ratings of Greek and Portuguese debt.
Moody’s sees banking contagion in eurozone debt crisis
Moody's rating agency yesterday (6 May) warned of a severe risk of contagion as it expects the euro zone's debt crisis to destabilise the banking sector in several EU countries.