Papandreou Announces Referendum On E.U. Bailout

by Joanna Kakissis, NPR

The eurozone has been thrown into chaos once again. European leaders thought they had finally unified behind a plan to deal with their debt crisis. Then, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou called for a national referendum on the agreement. How is the Greek public responding to the prime minister's challenge: a referendum to choose between Europe and default?

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, November 1, 2011