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Eurozone crisis concerns vary across the board

by Ray Clancy on February 28, 2013

Expats in Germany have a positive outlook in the current state of the economy

Eurozone crisis concerns vary across the board

People living in Europe remain deeply concerned about the economic crisis but when it comes to reducing expenses, they would rather cut back on dining out, holidays and clothing than spending on education and insurance. The economic crisis is worrying people in Mediterranean countries the most, according to a new survey conducted by GfK on behalf of Zurich Insurance Group in seven European countries.

The report shows that about 70% of those interviewed in Portugal, 65% in Italy and 59% in Spain are highly concerned about the ongoing financial crisis. In Austria it is 44% and in Germany 38% while the Russians and the Swiss are the least concerned at 31% and 28% respectively. [click to continue…]

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