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For the euro, 2011 was the year when crisis became the status quo. Bailouts for Ireland, Portugal and - especially - Greece. It was a real test for the euro, and also put pressure on Germany's chancellor. After months of cautious delay, she finally stepped up to save the euro. A chronology of crisis.
For the euro, 2011 was the year when crisis became the status quo. Bailouts for Ireland, Portugal and - especially - Greece. It was a real test for the euro, and also put pressure on Germany's chancellor. After months of cautious delay, she finally stepped up to save the euro. A chronology of crisis.