Some Greeks Wary Of Bailout Deal, Dread Austerity

by Joanna Kakissis, NPR

European leaders saved Greece from a messy default — and a possible exit from the Eurozone — by finalizing a second bailout, with loans amounting to around $170 million. Greek politicians are celebrating for now, but most Greeks are filled with dread. They fear the new austerity measures will drag out the recession — which is in its fifth year — and continue to push up unemployment, which is already more than 21 percent overall.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, February 21, 2012