Germans most sceptical towards euro

As the single currency approaches its first anniversary, around two thirds of Germans surveyed say they are unhappy with it, making the EU's largest economy the most sceptical in the eurozone.

A European Commission poll found that many Germans blame the replacement of the Deutschmark for a rise in prices and the current economic slowdown. Economic analysts and the European Commission deny the claim that the euro changeover led to major price hikes, arguing that actual overall price inf...