CRISIS IN EUROPE.

The European crisis seen from the USA by The New York Times and the International Herald Tribune.

The Austerity Zone: Life in the New Europe

Europe's debt crisis and an unresponsive economy have left a profound mark, as a loss of job security and government cutbacks have changed the prospects of many Europeans. A team of reporters spoke to citizens in five countries — business owners, workers, retirees — about how the economic upheaval has changed their circumstances and their outlook.