European Council President Herman Van Rompuy says action plans must be 'fully operational' on Jan. 1 2014. | Aging Germany woos Spain's young and jobless

Tax dodging more than double the combined cost of bailouts of Greece, Ireland, Portugal and Cyprus. | The ultimate list of secret money

The crisis-hit nation has to pay for most of its 23B euro bailout.

First round of formal talks scheduled in April in which the auto sector is seen as a key issue.
Global carmaking’s shift to Asia reflects Europe’s decline

10,000 from across the European Union used a summit of regional leaders to demand they focus on curbing unemployment as opposed to deficits.

The first budget cut in the 27-country group's history.

Budget ceiling of €960 billion set for 2014-2020 spending; first budget cut in history of European Union.

P.M. will confront a highly expectant audience across Europe.
-Blouin Politics: Cameron faces key test

The worst way for EU leaders to resolve their deep budget differences would be a deal that cuts the bloc's most valuable spending.

Cutting science funding in the European Union would threaten economic recovery in the bloc.