3 A strong Europe: more important than ever The crisis in the euro area and the way in which it was resolved have also stirred up animosity and resentment and given a boost to anti-European movements. Decidedly euro-critical and populist parties have enjoyed electoral success in many member states.
But this development cannot be put down to rescue measures alone, as populist movements are flourishing outside the euro area, too. 2 / 10  BIS central bankers' speeches  Looking at the economic setting, this discontent may come as a surprise, what with the global economy experiencing a robust upswing.