Vaclav Klaus, former president of the Czech Republic, says that the euro was a "tragic mistake" and that current politicians will stick to the same policies whatever the cost.

In April's edition of CNBC Meets, Tania Bryer gets up close and personal with the charismatic London Mayor Boris Johnson.

Boris Johnson champions the allure of London's banking and financial sector, arguing that the capital is the world's greatest due to it having the right time zone, the right language and an abundance of talent working in the industry.

A keen cyclist and bike fanatic, Boris Johnson explains the huge success his administration has had in expanding cycling across the capital since the launch of the Barclays cycle hire-scheme.

Boris Johnson explains his passion for The Mayor's Fund, a charity that seeks to give poor and disadvantaged young Londoners the opportunity to obtain a decent job when they're older.

A new study shows China is losing its luster as a base for manufacturers looking for cheap labor, reports CNBC's Phil LeBeau.

Mike Jackson, Chairman & CEO of AutoNation, discusses his company's "best quarter ever," and reveals some of the "bright spots" he sees in a challenged economy.

Is this is a good time to buy shares of the tech giant now that the numbers are coming down? Gene Munster, Piper Jaffray analyst, explains why investors need to look at the "product release schedule" before making an investment decision on the stock.

CNBC's Scott Cohn reports the latest details on the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing.

NBC's David Scott shows cell phone video of a deadly explosion at a fertilizer plant in Texas that has killed up to 15 people and injured hundreds.

William Dong, head of taiwan research at UBS, explains why TSMC still has a competitive advantage over other chip-makers and how it's adapting to increasing demand for lower-end handsets aimed at emerging markets.

Darren Schuringa, managing partner at Yorkville Capital, explains why the U.S. energy boom provides a lot of opportunities, especially in infrastructure assets which offer very good returns.

Watch a snapshot of CNBC's exclusive coverage of the meeting of European finance ministers in Dublin.

While the London Mayor enjoys painting in his spare time, his mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, is far more accomplished than he is, and Johnson says CNBC Meets should focus on her work rather than his own.

Annalisa Piazza, senior economist at Newedge, discusses the election for a new President in Italy and what a quick outcome would mean for the country.

How do you make money in these markets? Here is what some of the experts on CNBC have been telling us this morning.

Jean-Michel Six, MD and Chief EMEA Economist, tells CNBC that the handling of the Cyprus crisis is very typical European process.

Karen Tso takes you through the European market open where stocks have come in higher.

Boris Johnson champions the allure of London's banking and financial sector, arguing that the capital is the world's greatest due to it having the right time zone, the right language and an abundance of talent working in the industry.

Kerry Series, Founder & CIO at Eight Investment Partners tells CNBC's Cash Flow why he thinks there's no property bubble in China.