Economy of Europe

A shellfish export truck with a protest sign written across the trailer "Incompetent Government Destroying Shellfish Industry" drives past the Palace of Westminster in London

Scottish fishermen say their industry is in crisis after Brexit  

Since Jan. 1, when Britain formally left the European Union, truckloads of fish have been stopped at ports on both sides of the English Channel.

UK Vetoes EU Treaty

The Eurozone Crisis and European Identity

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Why Some Dutch Have Had Enough of the Euro

Global Politics

Dire Warnings About The Euro

Global Politics
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The Debate Over Whether Greece Should Quit the Euro

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European and US officials met Friday to discuss how to save the European currency, the euro.

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Living on Earth’s Jennifer Chu reports on an effort in Germany to recycle the country’s old Deutsche marks, as the new year ushers in a new currency.

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