The global financial crisis that began in 2008 claimed many companies and banks as it roller coasted through the world's capitals. Whilst the economic crisis has its roots in the bubble of credit that developed over the last decade, the subsequent deep recession created a human crisis as unemployment, company closures, inflation, debt and riots have spiralled out of control. The crisis that has engulfed Europe is no longer just economic but what we are now seeing is the political fallout.