Sure, they did not collapse actually. But their economy very nearly did. Both Greeces and Irelands economy basically only survived because the rest of Europe pa

Sure, they did not collapse actually. But their economy very nearly did. Both Greeces and Irelands economy basically only survived because the rest of Europe paid for it. And I think this is a good thing. Europe is a better place if we help each other. Of course, no country in the Euro zone is supposed to be a weak country. After all, investing so much money in Greece and Ireland is a testament that Europe indeed does believe that these countries can get back on their feet.