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Europe’s year from hell, in 12 short verses

2015: Ode to misery

ByJason Karaian and Jason Karaian
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2015: Ode to misery

January starts with terror in Paris


A vote in Greece


Revs up printing presses

In Feb, Athens’ lenders begin to circle


Ukraine on the brink


Please save us, Frau Merkel

In March, the Greeks see no end to their pain


Bank accounts drain


And the refugees came

Google is charged with abusive behavior


In April, to Moscow


As Greece seeks a savior

May brings some growth, if you can believe it


But the EU’s at risk


Because Britain might leave it

Put bailout to poll: Greek leader’s June order


The banks shut up shop


Orbán closed the border

In July, endless summits reached their aim


A bailout at last


And the refugees came

In August, economies are once again roiled


Merkel greets migrants


A train attack foiled

September starts with a heartbreaking photo


Putin bombs Syria


And Volkswagen laid low

October’s influx sets a new migrant record


But the surveys show


Growing fear and discord

November sees Paris come under attack


Russian planes go down


A quota shows cracks

At year-end in Spain, voters mete out the blame


Draghi disappoints


And the refugees came.

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