ECB's Hansson says full-scale QE before Greek elections 'problematic': Bloomberg

(Reuters) - European Central Bank Governing Council member Ardo Hansson said he would find it "problematic" to announce large-scale purchases of government bonds this month that included Greek debt.

Portugal Holds Local Elections as Deeper Spending Cuts Approach

Portugal holds local elections on Sunday, two weeks before the government hands in a budget proposal for 2014 that will include new spending cuts.