national-unity

Nearly 40 years on, the pair are fighting over the shape of a national-unity government to avert Greece's financial meltdown and exit from the euro.

Papandreou's Rival Throws a Lifeline—and an Anchor Marcus Walker 2011

On matters European, Mrs. Merkel's is practically a national-unity government that is supported by the two largest opposition parties, the Social Democrats and the Greens.

Behind Germany's Dithering Josef Joffe 2011

At an emergency party caucus Thursday evening, Mr. Papandreou vowed he'd stay on as the nation's leader—a day after word leaked that he had privately offered to resign to make way for a national-unity government.

Greece Reshuffles Cabinet Charles Forelle 2011

The premier hasn't said how long he would want a national-unity government to last.

Greek Leader Drops Referendum Plan Marcus Walker 2011

ATHENS—Greeks are fuming at the antics of their political leaders, and few hold much hope that the promised national-unity government will haul the country out of its economic misery anytime soon.

Anger and Humiliation on Streets of Athens Stelios Bouras 2011

At an emergency party caucus Thursday evening, Mr. Papandreou vowed he'd stay on as the nation's leader—a day after word leaked that he had privately offered to resign to make way for a national-unity government.

Greece Reshuffles Cabinet Charles Forelle 2011

Greece agreed to form a national-unity government.

What's News: World-Wide 2011

The euro struggled against the U.S. dollar despite a brief rally to $1.3837 on the Greek agreement to form a national-unity government.

Asia Markets Down Slightly Shri Navaratnam 2011

"It's not going to get better for Italy," said Dante Roscini , a Harvard Business School professor who is among those in the private sector who want a national-unity government.

Italy Hastens Last-Ditch Budget Cuts Christopher Emsden 2011

On matters European, Mrs. Merkel's is practically a national-unity government that is supported by the two largest opposition parties, the Social Democrats and the Greens.

Why Germany Is Leading From Behind Josef Joffe 2011