PM: Need decisive action on euro
The PM has warned European leaders the eurozone must take "decisive action to ensure financial stability and prevent contagion." Fitch ratings agency says all euro members face being downgraded if Greece's elections don't produce a stable government
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Cameron's 'constructive' talks on the euro crisis
Barroso: We want Greece to stay in the Eurozone
At the G8 Summit José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, has been speaking about the financial turmoil in the EU.He said the wounds caused by the political crisis are not yet healed and that European need to take action for growth while putting public finances in order.
He said this is the only path to sustainable growth and that a confident G8 summit will recognise this. He emphasised the growing awareness in Europe of the need to combine fiscal consolidation with structural reform.
Turning to the issue of Greece's existence within the Eurozone he said Europe wants Greece to stay in the Euro area and that Greece is part of the Euro family. But he stressed that the nation must fulfill its commitments for its loan program.
Van Rompuy calls on next Greek Govt to tread carefully
Herman Von Rompuy, the President of the European Council, says Europe is hopeful the next Greek government will act in the interests of its future and that continued reform is necessary.
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Van Rompuy: Reform needed for Greek economy
– Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European CouncilWe do not question Greece's sense of responsibility and are hopeful that the next Greek Government will act in accordance with the country's engagement and its European future.
Continued reform is the best guarantee for the Greek economy and for the future of the Greek people in the euro area.
Van Rompuy: We will do whatever is needed to guarantee financial stability
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council said: "We will do whatever is needed to guarantee the financial stability of the eurozone."
Van Rompuy: We will pursue comprehensive deficit strategy
– Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European CouncilAs far as Europe is concerned my message is straightforward - we are determined to stay the course, we will pursue our comprehensive strategy to decrease deficits and debts and to return to growth and job creation based on structural reforms, investments and trade.
Cameron and Hollande's first face-to-face meeting
David Cameron and Francois Hollande sought to stress their agreement on a range of issues including Syria, Iran, and Libya as well as continued Anglo-French defence co-operation.
Mr Hollande confirmed that he would be withdrawing French combat troops from Afghanistan this year - in line with his election promise although he said they would continue in a training role.
Mr Cameron said that he had invited Mr Hollande to visit London and to meet the Queen.
Mr Hollande referred jokingly to Mr Cameron's refusal to see him during the election campaign, saying: "I couldn't meet David Cameron before the elections. I am all the happier to meet him afterwards."
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Cameron's warning to EU leaders on euro stability
The PM has warned European leaders that the eurozone needed to take "decisive action" to ensure stability ahead of tomorrow's G8 meeting.
Read the full storyFitch's warning to eurozone countries about the Greek elections
by Laura Kuenssberg - Business EditorThe credit ratings agency Fitch has warned that it would put all eurozone countries on negative watch if Greece's exit from the euro becomes probable after the election.
Cameron's 'constructive' talks on the euro crisis
Downing Street have revealed that the David Cameron's conference call with other European leaders on the euro crisis was 'constructive.'
Read the full storyFitch downgrades Greece over euro exit fears
The credit ratings agency Fitch has downgraded Greece to CCC because of concerns that it might leave the eurozone.