no way European Union and Euro go away, imho, this episode will move it to form a governmental authority and treaury to go along with the Central Bank. The momentum of Globalization is not done so Europe will be forced to step up. No choice. It will be United with Germany calling the shots like a Papa and France arguing like a Mama, with Oldest Son Italy getting the fast cars etc.. the rest of the children will get only left overs as Globalization has destroyed any vestage of unique mfg possibilities - Until that model matures OR completely unwinds which would be ugly,,, all imho