Unemployment statistics show the euro area is slowly emerging from years of crisis . However life in Greece , where the crisis began , remains tough after austerity . CNN has talked to Greek citizens over time to find out how their lives have changed . Many are struggling , and say leaving their homeland may be the only option .
Unemployment figures show the euro area is slowly emerging from years of crisis . However life in Greece , where the crisis began , remains tough after austerity . CNN has spoken to Greek citizens over time to find out how their lives have changed . Many are struggling , and say leaving their homeland can seem the only option .