A deceased US mayor has won more votes than his opposite number.

Germany has sharply lowered its growth forecast for next year to 1%, from 1.8 % previously, because of the impact of uncertainty in financial markets.

Angela Merkel's centre-right coalition is squabbling so much over the eurozone debt crisis that even the opposition is urging her to quash the infighting.

OFFICIALS from German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition sent a tough message to Greece yesterday that it might have to leave the eurozone if it fails to meet conditions for its bailout.