The Europeans are revolting

Will François Hollande's election mean the end of the Franco-German relationship? And what on earth is going on in Greece?

IN THE PAPERS

By Elena CASAS

The Atlantic says relations between Hollande and Merkel may be tough - and if Germany is not France's most important partner, that will mean the end of over 60 years of foreign policy.

The Guardian says the wave of anti-austerity voter protest sweeping Europe could really mean the end of the single currency this time - and Paul Krugman writes in the New York Times that it's about time too.

And what is going on in Greek politics? The Guardian tries to explain.

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