Irish Independent | Euro zone to launch bailout fund with Spain in focus Reuters By Jan Strupczewski | BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers will launch their 500 billion euro ($653.00 billion) permanent bailout fund on Monday, putting in place a major defense against the debt crisis that now threatens Spain. Eurozone crisis live: Finance ministers meet as Greek talks drag on Europe Finance Ministers Meet Amid Spanish Woes GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks, Euro Drop Ahead of Eurogroup Meeting |