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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 14 MIN

Are Europe's problem economies now in the north?

from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders

The Wall Street Journal ran a story earlier this month highlighting how the problem economies in Europe are no longer in the south, but in the north, with France and Germany dealing with budget deficits and debt while the former crisis hot spots like Greece look financially healthier. Mij Rahman, managing director for Europe at the Eurasia Group, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at this story.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Europe’s Role Reversal: The Problem Economies Are Now Farther NorthKombos highlights Cyprus’ growing value to the U.S.PM says government will allocate over 2 billion euros to support incomes

Mij Rahman, managing director for Europe at the Eurasia Group, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at how Europe's north - France, U.K. and Germany - are facing growing budget deficits, debt, and political instability, while the former crisis hot spots in the south like Greece look financially healthier

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