In a few years the current rescue plan for Portugal will break down. The same holds for Ireland.
Euro-zone politicians may muddle through for another five years, but ultimately they will face very touch decisions. I see the chances that Greece or Portugal will leave the euro zone at 30 percent. - in Die Zeit, german newspaper
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