Majority of Greeks regret joining euro

Fifty-three per cent say it was 'wrong' to join single currency - and feeling is strongest among the young

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For the first time in 15 years, a majority of Greeks say they now regret joining the euro - and many believe the EU will eventually collapse.

A new poll says 53 per cent of the country think joining the single currency was "wrong", with a third favouring a return to the drachma.

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