Editorial of the issue "Crucial policy decisions"

Week after week, Europe finds itself faced with making decisions that will set the course for the future of the eurozone and beyond. While Spain, Italy and France are convinced of the need for the rapid introduction of financially strong mechanisms to combat the crisis in the eurozone, other countries such as Germany are more focused on budget consolidation, structural reforms and improved coordination. It may be protests and demonstrations that dominate the news headlines, but one thing is clear: Europe’s citizens are ready to play their part when it comes to taking difficult decisions.