I dont know why this is downvoted - the EU implemented austerity and it took a gigantic chunk out of its economy in the last ten years - why is this controversial?
Spain's growth rate has been what, 0%?
Greece is totally screwed, and there's a strong set of evidence to say Brexit was a direct result of the 2008 crisis (because they pushed back so hard on austerity.)
A lot of people cared about Democracy and the ability to hold the politicians we elected accountable for the decisions that were made. Mass immigration was important, but it wasn't the only factor.
Spain's growth rate has been what, 0%? Greece is totally screwed, and there's a strong set of evidence to say Brexit was a direct result of the 2008 crisis (because they pushed back so hard on austerity.)