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> If the ECB doesn't do so Europe is doomed

Doomed is a strong word, what does it mean? Sure, there are flaws in the common currency and the ECB policies might fail. Europe might be the next Japan for the upcoming decade with ±0% economic growth, that doesn't make it doomed.

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> Doomed is a strong word, what does it mean

The Euro could dissolve in lieu of national currencies. Borders may be redrawn and remilitarised.

Well, Europe will still be there, borders or not. Can you elaborate a bit on 'remilitarised'? Why would that be needed and when were borders last militarised? By militarised you mean customs officers?

> Why would that be needed and when were borders last militarised?

Monetary problems tend to prompt populism. That comes with its standard variants of nationalism, fascism and racism. Harsher customs are the least of our concerns from this side of the Atlantic.

I'm not JumpCrisscross, but I'm thinking WW1.

Leaving the Euro isn't the same as leaving the EU.

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