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The crisis has caused social destabilization, and dramatically affected the everyday lives of Greeks.Read more: Will Greek crisis leave banks stronger?Such measures have never before been implemented in any European Union country, and their political and social consequences have not been effectively calculated or, in many respects, even anticipated.Modern Greece suffered ongoing turbulence during the 20th century, from the Balkan wars and conflict with Turkey to the Nazi occupation, civil war and the military juntas.var currExpandable="expand16";if(typeof CNN.expandableMap==='object'){CNN.expandableMap.push(currExpandable);}var mObj={};mObj.type='video';mObj.contentId='';mObj.source='international/2012/11/14/europe-economy-crisis.cnn';mObj.videoSource='CNN';mObj.videoSourceUrl='';mObj.lgImage="C:\Program Files\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\windows\tomshardwarecom\121114023657-europe-economy-crisis-00001105-story-body.jpg";mObj.lgImageX=300;mObj.lgImageY=169;mObj.origImageX="214";mObj.origImageY="120";mObj.contentType='video';CNN.expElements.expand16Store=mObj;
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Tsipras: Austerity killing GreeceRead more: Austerity anger drives Europe strikesThese all caused significant delays in social, political and economic development, and did not allow Greek society to form and organize freely.After the fall of the last military junta in 1974, democracy in Greece was rapidly restored but it was not done so systematically nor thoroughly. Inevitably, structural dysfunctions formed.Read more: EU-IMF feud erupts over GreeceToday, Greeks are experiencing a different social reality, characterized by uncertainty, insecurity, distress, disappointment and the inability to map out any form of future for their lives.Last year I conducted thirty five in-depth interviews with Greeks aged between 20 to 65, who are still living in the country.Participants expressed negativity, pessimism and disorientation, particularly regarding the lack of any specific plan to improve their everyday lives.Read more: Greeks vote for more economic pain"We see our dreams get destroyed, and our hopes for a better future disappear," said one 27-year old woman, an unemployed doctor.Their comments reflect the overall reality in Greece: Unemployment rates have increased continuously, with the overall rate now at 24.4%. For those aged under 24, it's hit 55%.var currExpandable="expand116";if(typeof CNN.expandableMap==='object'){CNN.expandableMap.push(currExpandable);}var mObj={};mObj.type='video';mObj.contentId='';mObj.source='world/2012/11/12/pkg-magnay-greece-golden-dawn.cnn';mObj.videoSource='CNN';mObj.videoSourceUrl='';mObj.lgImage="C:\Program Files\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\windows\tomshardwarecom\121112070918-greece-golden-dawn-food-story-body.jpg";mObj.lgImageX=300;mObj.lgImageY=169;mObj.origImageX="214";mObj.origImageY="120";mObj.contentType='video';CNN.expElements.expand116Store=mObj;
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Greece adopts tough austerity planRead more: The eurozone's reluctant leaderEveryday life for many people has become more challenging, as crime increases, inflation remains high and redundancies become an everyday occurrence.Even those who have an income cannot escape, as cuts continue and salaries and pensions are sliced by 40%. The monthly basic salary has now dropped from 739 euros in 2009 to 586 euros in 2012. In contrast, the price of essential goods has not dropped, and taxes have continued to rise.Participants in the study felt cornered and cross as they explained that they were trapped by a government system that was only concerned about maintaining power without offering anything in return.Read more: Euro crisis opens old wounds for Greece, Germany"We lived part of our lives in a way we didn't deserve, but the system allowed us to do it," a 37-year old electrician explained."They didn't stop us. They even encouraged us. So if the system works in a certain way you have no option but to follow."Greeks are progressively losing their trust in a political system which consists mainly of the parties and politicians who have governed the country during the last 30 years.Read more: Greeks fearful of what will follow U.S. electionThe elections earlier this year resulted in a coalition government in which the two significantly weakened opposing parties -- who have governed Greece since 1974 -- joined forces in order to renegotiate financial aid.var currExpandable="expand126";if(typeof CNN.expandableMap==='object'){CNN.expandableMap.push(currExpandable);}var mObj={};mObj.type='video';mObj.contentId='';mObj.source='business/2012/10/29/lok-magnay-greek-lagarde-list.cnn';mObj.videoSource='CNN';mObj.videoSourceUrl='';mObj.lgImage="C:\Program Files\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\windows\tomshardwarecom\121029023256-lok-magnay-greek-lagarde-list-00003914-story-body.jpg";mObj.lgImageX=300;mObj.lgImageY=169;mObj.origImageX="214";mObj.origImageY="120";mObj.contentType='video';CNN.expElements.expand126Store=mObj;
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Can exports save Greece's economy?But the most damaging aspect remains how Greeks collectively and repeatedly fail to identify any possibility of future improvement as their faith in current government drops.Instead, they perceive the implementation of austerity measures as an ongoing punishment, even revenge, from the European Union which will have no positive result and have no end in sight.Read more: Barroso: Europe federation 'unavoidable'"The situation is tragic, not because of the economy but because of the fact that there is no future," a 55-year old journalist said. "We have been convinced about that. There is no prospect. This is killing us."Other people explained that the lack of an inspirational politician or party, coupled with the realization that the worst is yet to come, has made them alarmed how they can face each day.For many the main priority is how to make a living, not lose their jobs or how to get a job. They are grateful if they are still employed, although some note that employment conditions are becoming more exploitative.As a 46-year old teacher put it: "Professionally, I don't know if I will have a job tomorrow and, personally, I have no desire to do anything joyful anymore. There is so much insecurity about everything."Read more: Give Greece more time, says French PMAs Greek society experiences unparalleled social, political and economic crises, it is still uncertain what peoples' tolerance levels will be once further austerity measures -- and their consequences -- are implemented.Participants expressed agony about the future of their country, although they have also realized their own part of responsibility in this crisis (even if it was passive). Many are mindful of passing on their harmful mindset to their children.Until there are improvements to everyday lives, the structure of the state or political life, then Greeks will continue to feel angry, cross and cornered. This has led to the popularity of extremist groups such as the right-wing Golden Dawn.This crisis has triggered an unpredictable domino of incalculable social consequences -- and when and how it will end is still unknown. It remains to be seen if other European societies will follow the Greek path or if social stability can be restored.The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Athanasia Chalari.0Comments »PrintEmailMore sharingvar OB_permalink='http://edition.cnn.com'+location.pathname;var OB_langJS='http://widgets.outbrain.com/lang_en.js';var OB_widgetId='AR_1';var OB_Template="cnnedition";if (typeof(OB_Script)!='undefined'){OutbrainStart();}else{var OB_Script=true;var str="cnnad_createAd("708083","http://ads.cnn.com/html.ng/site=cnn_international&cnn_intl_pagetype=mmst&cnn_intl_position=607x95_adlinks&cnn_intl_rollup=world_business&page.allowcompete=no¶ms.styles=fs","95","607");cnnad_registerSpace(708083,607,95);cnnad_createAd("630029","http://ads.cnn.com/html.ng/site=cnn_international&cnn_intl_pagetype=mmst&cnn_intl_position=336x850_rgt&cnn_intl_rollup=world_business&page.allowcompete=no¶ms.styles=fs","850","336");cnnad_registerSpace(630029,336,850);
Part of complete coverage on Europe's financial crisis Christmas of austerity: SpainDecember 20, 2012 -- Updated 1039 GMT (1839 HKT)
The Red Cross is doing what it can to help Spaniards most affected by the country's economic crisis. Al Goodman reports.Christmas of austerity: Britain December 19, 2012 -- Updated 1047 GMT (1847 HKT)
Up to a quarter of a million British people are relying on free food to get by this Christmas. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.Eurozone still has mountain to climbDecember 14, 2012 -- Updated 1532 GMT (2332 HKT)
Mario Draghi's actions have improved the eurozone's short-term outlook, but fundamental issues remain unresolved, writes Nicholas Spiro.Farm living a lifeline in GreeceDecember 14, 2012 -- Updated 1041 GMT (1841 HKT)
A lack of jobs and slashed benefits are causing some Greeks to leave the cities for rural living. CNN's Diana Magnay reports.Bloom: Too much austerity kills growthDecember 10, 2012 -- Updated 2041 GMT (0441 HKT)
HSBC's head of FX Strategy talks to CNN about the eurozone crisis and warns that too much austerity may prove counterproductive.Immigrants blamed for Greek woesDecember 14, 2012 -- Updated 0121 GMT (0921 HKT)
Greece's Golden Dawn party says immigrants are to blame for the country's economic strife. CNN's Diana Magnay reports. Greece's new homelessDecember 13, 2012 -- Updated 2245 GMT (0645 HKT)
CNN's Diana Magnay takes a closer look at the hardships facing the Greek population amid the the country's economic crisis. Greek: We are getting hungryDecember 12, 2012 -- Updated 1010 GMT (1810 HKT)
Antakis Antonios hasn't had a job for years, lost his wife to tuberculosis and now struggles to support his three children.Greek crisis causing brain drainDecember 10, 2012 -- Updated 1818 GMT (0218 HKT)
CNN's Diana Magnay profiles one of Greece's best and brightest who has decided to leave her country rather than struggle to get by.What Silvio's return means for ItalyDecember 11, 2012 -- Updated 1245 GMT (2045 HKT)
Will the prospect of a Berlusconi return cause investors to steer clear of Italian bonds? Count on it, writes Nicholas Spiro.Is the eurozone crisis almost over?December 10, 2012 -- Updated 1219 GMT (2019 HKT)
Is the three-year-old eurozone sovereign debt crisis nearing its end? Dr. Nicholas Spiro of Spiro Sovereign Strategy believes it just might be.Greece debt relief deal reachedNovember 27, 2012 -- Updated 1204 GMT (2004 HKT)
The European Union and the International Monetary Fund agree on a deal that officials hope will finally relieve the troubled country's debt burden.Greek anger beyond despairNovember 19, 2012 -- Updated 1210 GMT (2010 HKT)
For three years Greece has suffered a prolonged period of economic and political crisis magnified by unprecedented austerity measures.Tsipras: Austerity killing GreeceNovember 13, 2012 -- Updated 1906 GMT (0306 HKT)
Alexis Tsipras, leader of Greece's far-left Syriza Party, says forgiving Greek debt, not more austerity, is the solution to the country's problems. Catalonia's fight echoes the pastNovember 21, 2012 -- Updated 1813 GMT (0213 HKT)
A small, wealthy region feels bridled by Spanish centralized rule and high taxes. No, it's not Catalonia 2012, but 16th century Holland. Will Greek crisis leave banks stronger?November 15, 2012 -- Updated 1201 GMT (2001 HKT)
Greece's banking sector is being snubbed by European investors as the troubled country remains mired in recession.Small towns attract Spanish job seekersNovember 20, 2012 -- Updated 1651 GMT (0051 HKT)
Why are Spanish workers leaving big city life behind in search of job opportunities in small towns and villages? CNN's Al Goodman reports.The eurozone's reluctant leader November 8, 2012 -- Updated 1516 GMT (2316 HKT)
As the bloc's new protagonist, the European Central Bank is facing criticisms it has overstepped its remit, and potentially broken the law.Euro crisis finally hits GermanyNovember 8, 2012 -- Updated 2045 GMT (0445 HKT)
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports on one auto parts manufacturing plant in Germany that is being hit hard by Europe's economic headwinds.Greece-Germany: Opening old woundsNovember 6, 2012 -- Updated 1254 GMT (2054 HKT)
The eurozone debt crisis is the latest strain in a tumultuous relationship between Greece and Germany. Is the crisis opening old wounds?Spain: Perils of being 'stinking poor'October 3, 2012 -- Updated 1028 GMT (1828 HKT)
Spain, a eurozone giant, is tipped to seek a full bailout as it struggles with steep borrowing costs and high unemployment. How long can it hold out?
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