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ILLUSTRATION - Funken einer Wunderkerze fliegen am Montag (08.08.2011) in Hannover über einer Euro-Münze. Neben den Kursrutschen auf den weltweiten Aktienmärkten sorgt die europäische Schuldenkrise derzeit für zusätzlichen Zündstoff. Nur drei Wochen nach dem jüngsten Euro-Krisengipfel wird schon wieder über die Bewältigung der Krise gestritten. Die Europäische Zentralbank signalisierte am Sonntagabend den Ankauf von spanischen und italienischen Staatsanleihen. Foto: Julian Stratenschulte dpa/lni

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Crisis in the eurozone

Many commentators have remarked that the ongoing crisis in the eurozone is the worst the continent has faced since World War II. Others have made comparisons to the global financial crisis of the 1930s.

DW examines the background and long-term consequences of the ongoing threat to the European single currency. Will it survive? What will happen to its member countries?

Cause for concern

North against South in Europe?

Europe's dividing lines in the debt crisis run between the rich North and less well-off South - at first glance, anyway. But closer examination suggests the truth is more complicated. (13.08.2012) 

Opinion: Solidarity with Greece carries heavy price

Germany's lower house has approved the latest installment of bailout funds for Greece. Concerns about how much the bailout is going to cost Europe are more than justified, writes DW's Bernd Riegert. (30.11.2012) 

Greek aid is patchwork, ex-foreign minister says

Fresh financial aid is nothing but a brief respite for Greece, says former Greek Foreign Minister Dimitrios Droutsas. In an interview with DW, the member of European Parliament urged debt relief for Greece. (30.11.2012) 

Serious search for new Greece bailout

As eurozone ministers meet to find a solution for the continuing Greek crisis, there's a sense that it's now or never. But there's still disagreement on the right policy. (26.11.2012) 

The EU's trillion-euro argument

The leaders of the 27 members of the EU have started what is likely to be a marathon session. It's been a long time since the bloc has argued about money with such vigor. (22.11.2012) 

Greek budget deficits vex EU finance ministers

After all-night negotiations, European finance ministers are still at odds regarding how - or even whether - to continue helping Greece. Their opinions will collide once more at this week's EU budget talks. (21.11.2012) 

Berlin worries about sluggish French economy

Concerns that the eurozone crisis might spread to France have prompted the German government to urge France to push ahead with reforms in order to revive its sluggish economy. (13.11.2012) 

EU budget talks collapse

The European Parliament wants more money for the EU - for this year, for next year, and beyond. The national governments don't want to give it to them. It's the EU's latest crisis. (13.11.2012) 

Britain's continental drift away from the EU

British Prime Minister David Cameron is under increasing pressure to act tough on Europe. But there is concern that Britain's stance could be damaging, both for the UK and for the rest of the EU. (03.11.2012) 

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Eurogroup OKs more funds for Greece, Spain

The Eurogroup finance ministers have been generous. After handing out additional money to Greece, they're also looking to bail out banks in Spain and Cyprus. (04.12.2012) 

Glimmers of Hope

Eurogroup pulls nightshift to seal Greek deal

Eurozone finance ministers and the International Monetary Fund have tried twice to establish a long-term plan for Greece. Now it is ready - but it may be too ambitious. (27.11.2012) 

How it works

The EU budget: who pays what?

Negotiations over the EU budget for the years 2014-2020 are starting soon, with the UK kicking up the biggest fuss. Contributions, rebates and subsidies are all coming under fire. So who pays what, and who benefits most? (06.11.2012) 

Eurozone launches new rescue fund ESM

With the first session of the governing body, the eurozone's finance ministers have inaugurated the permanent rescue fund ESM in Luxembourg. How does the new firewall against the mountain of debt work? (08.10.2012) 

Audios and videos on the topic

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Schäuble proposes new steps to end crisis

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The ESM is launched

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