Whatever happens, Europe must act forcefully

Save Greece or prepare for its exit. That is the choice facing Europe.

Save Greece, or prepare for its exit. That is the choice facing Europe. Of course, a key decision faces the Greek people as they head to the ballot box for a second time next month. But their general mood is clear enough - Greek people want to stay in the euro, but have lost confidence in the austerity policies designed to achieve this.

Against this backdrop, there seem only two possible ways forward, ...