Reports indicate that European private banks have agreed to accept a 50% loss on Greek bonds, therefore removing the last apparent roadblock to a solution for the European sovereign debt crisis. [http:--www.ajc.com-business-eu-official-banks-agree-1210215.html (AP via "Atlanta Journal-Constitution")]date=August 2019 2011-10-27
European Union leaders hold an emergency meeting to discuss the European sovereign debt crisis. 2011-10-26
Asian and European stock markets open lower in response to the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in Europe. 2011-09-26
Bailouts for Greece's financial system are challenged in a German court amid concerns that the result may rock the European Union. 2011-07-5
European sovereign debt crisis: Eurozone finance ministers agree to give a further €12 billion over the next two weeks to Greece as it fights bankruptcy. 2011-07-2
Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi easily wins a parliamentary vote on the economy thought to be a test of his coalition's stability. 2011-06-21
Prime Minister of Greece George Papandreou narrowly survives a confidence vote in parliament, signifying further cuts which are to be voted on June 28. 2011-06-21
Civilians peacefully protest "en masse" outside parliament against government cuts in Greece, though riot police armed with tear gas circulate nearby. 2011-06-21
Eurozone finance ministers agree to seek a voluntary rollover of Greek debt by private bondholders in order to meet a substantial part of Greek funding needs. 2011-06-20