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The article focuses on the ceremony aboard an Italian Navy ship in Malta which was held to recognize Libyans who the European Union hopes can solve its migrant problem. Topics covered include the training received by Libyan Coast Guard officers to intercept and rescue migrant boats, the attempt by European leaders to shift the answer to migration crisis off its shores and the concern raised by human rights groups over the plan.

The article offers questions and answers concerning the impact that Italy's populist government's policy towards the euro currency has on economic fears throughout European Union (E.U.) countries, including Italy's potential leaving the eurozone, Italian attitudes on the euro and E.U. membership.

The article discusses the condition of African migrants in Libya, comments from John Springford of the Center for European Reform regarding the European Union policy on migrants and migrant crisis originated with the collapse of the government of Colonel Muammar el- Qaddafi.

The article discusses disparities within the European Union (E.U.) regarding the economic recoveries of euro zone member countries from the 2008 financial crisis as of May 15, 2014. Topics addressed include stronger economic growth in Northern E.U. countries such as Germany relative to Southern countries such as Italy, the impact of austerity measures imposed by E.U. governments, and obstacles facing economic growth in the E. U.

The article discusses the economic conditions for Italian businesses as of March 12, 2013, focusing on the effects of an economic recession and a government austerity plan in Italy. Topics addressed include financial difficulties for small and midsize Italian companies, the long-term economic effects of Italy's political conditions following the country's 2013 elections, and the struggles of Italian furniture company Temeca.

The article announces that approximately 25 banks in the European Union failed the European Central Bank's (E.C.B.'s) stress tests on bank capital and risk preparedness. Topics addressed include banks' efforts to raise more capital in order to meet the test's requirements, as well as the E.C.B.'s efforts to stabilize the eurozone economy.

The article discusses Russian president Vladimir V. Putin's diplomatic visit to Milan, Italy, highlighting his visits with various European politicians. Topics addressed include Putin's diplomatic approach during Russia's military intervention in the Ukraine, European leaders' frustration over a lack of progress on the Ukraine crisis, and Putin's meetings with German chancellor Angela Merkel and former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.

The article discusses European Union (E.U.) countries such as France and Italy's resistance to the German government's austerity approach to addressing economic problems and stimulate growth. Topics addressed include Germany's reaction to the European Central Bank's (E.C.B.'s) calls for more aggressive stimulus measures, as well as international financial market reaction to the prospect of financial crisis in Europe.

The article reports on Boris Boillon, former French ambassador to Iraq and Tunisia who was seized by French customs agents for attempting to depart Paris, France to Belgium stuffed with 350,000 euros in cash. It states that customs agents at the borders of European countries are seizing growing amounts of undeclared cash exceeding the 10,000 euros which each traveler allowed amidst the region's economic crisis. It mentions that these agents find the cash in luggage, cake boxes and cookie tins.

The article discusses a fire on a boat which killed a number of African migrants attempting to enter the island of Lampedusa, Italy on October 2, 2013. Topics addressed include criticisms of immigration laws in Europe, smugglers hired to enable migrants to enter Europe, and the political response to the accident.

The article reports on changes to immigration regulation in Europe, citing approval of a legislation by Germany which allows the government to tap cellphones and attach electronic bracelets to illegal migrants, and mentions changes to deportation laws.

The article discusses economic recovery in the euro zone following its recession that began with the 2008 global financial crisis, highlighting a possible end of the recession as of August 14, 2013. Topics addressed include unemployment and gross domestic product (G.D.P.) statistics in European Union countries, and economic conditions in countries such as Portugal, Cyprus, and Germany.