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Peter Aspden: In Love with Greece

Peter Aspden thinks the powerful influence of Greece, both ancient and modern, on European sensibilites makes the current economic crisis full of emotionally charged symbolism.

Peter Aspden thinks the powerful influence of Greece, both ancient and modern, on European sensibilities makes the current economic crisis full of emotionally charged symbolism.
"I often think that the hostility between Greece and its harshest current antagonist Germany, for example, is best seen as a furious tiff between former lovers."
Producer: Sheila Cook.

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Sun 26 Jul 2015 08:48

A Point of View: Why the row between Greece and Germany is like a lovers' tiff

A Point of View: Why the row between Greece and Germany is like a lovers' tiff

The eurozone stand-off resembles a romance gone sour, says writer Peter Aspden.

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Presenter Peter Aspden
Producer Sheila Cook

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  • Fri 24 Jul 2015 20:50
  • Sun 26 Jul 2015 08:48

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