Thursday, June 23, 2011

Europe's Lost Generation -- A Commentary

How European Elites Lost a Generation -- Spiegel Online

The European Union is in bad shape. Not only is the common currency in a shambles and the economies of many member states moribund, but young Europeans no longer see how the EU helps them. Millions of them are taking to the streets to demand a future. By SPIEGEL Staff

When Kostas Decoumes, a 24-year-old Greek, is asked about Europe, he launches into a rant about German Chancellor Angela Merkel. When Oleguer Sagarra, a 25-year-old Spaniard, is asked the same question, he says that Europe represents the only chance to find work. Karl Gill, a 21-year-old Irishman, responds to the question by railing against the banks.

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My Comment: Spain is the worse .... and no surprise it is now experiencing a massive drain of young people looking for work in other countries.

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