Greece, Germany, EU: The Intensifying Bailout Debate

As Greece's debt crisis continues, the debate in Europe over how to handle the situation has intensified. The two options under consideration are an International Monetary Fund bailout plan and a still-vague eurozone-wide effort. Whichever option is chosen, the debate threatens to create a rift between France and Germany, cause tensions within Germany's ruling party and affect the stability of the eurozone and the future leadership of the European Union.