Trust is wearing thin in a Union of opposites

Major analysis feature. Germany faces a significant challenge in facing up to the economic crisis facing fellow eurozone member Greece - how to stop Greece’s inadequacies from destabilising the entire eurozone.

Will the crisis be seen as an opportunity to shift European monetary union into a higher gear by taking irrevocable steps to closer fiscal integration.

ESO: Background information: Berlin looks to build Greek 'firewall' http://www.europeansources.info/record/berlin-looks-to-build-greek-firewall/

ESO: Background information: Rescue plan hints at closer economic ties http://www.europeansources.info/record/rescue-plan-hints-at-closer-economic-ties/

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