New article from BBC.
Eurozone facing 'survival crisis'
Fears have grown that pressure will spread to other weaker eurozone countries
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The European Union is in a "survival crisis" over the eurozone's debt problems, the EU president has warned.
Speaking hours before eurozone ministers meet to address threats to the bloc's economic stability, Herman Van Rompuy said that if the euro failed, so too would the EU.
Members such as the Republic of Ireland and Portugal are under fresh scrutiny.
Questions have been raised over whether they can manage their debt without help from EU funds.
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Interesting photo of billboard on that article.