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Eurozone debt crisis

December 12, 2011

The struggle continues for European leaders to bring the escalating eurozone debt crisis under control. DW gives you the background on the latest emergency measures and outlines what is at stake for the global economy.

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Despite a series of emergency measures to bailout Greece, the eurozone debt crisis continues to rage out of control. With Europe still teetering on the precipice of fiscal crisis, DW-WORLD.DE outlines what is at stake for the global economy.

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