Its economy was mired in recession, while the rest of Europe was recovering; its unemployment rate was higher than the eurozone average; it was violating the European budget rules by running excessive deficits; and its financial system was in crisis.
Su economía no podía salir de la recesión, mientras que el resto de Europa se recuperaba; su tasa de desempleo era superior a la media de la eurozona; mantenía déficits excesivos contrarios a las normas presupuestarias europeas; y su sistema financiero estaba en crisis.