Seventeen members of the European Union share the euro currency.  Concern over its future has been building in recent years.  The Greek debt crisis, rescue loans for Ireland and Portugal, and worries over Italy’s debt have all increased fears that Europe may have to abandon the euro.
欧盟17个成员国共用欧元货币。最近几年一直在建立对欧元未来的关注。希腊债务危机，爱尔兰和葡萄牙救援贷款及对意大利债务的忧虑都增加了欧洲可能会放弃欧元的担忧。

European finance ministers failed to agree on a plan to provide economic support for debt-troubled countries last month.  European Economic Commissioner Olli Rehn says the need for agreement is urgent.
上月欧洲各国财政部长未能就给受债务困扰的国家提供经济支持的方案达成一致。欧盟经济专员奥利·雷恩称迫切需要达成协议。