Great Recession in Europe

The Great Recession in Europe was a time in the late 2000s when a lot of countries in Europe had bad economic times. It was caused by the global financial crisis, which was when a lot of banks became very weak and couldn't lend out money. This made it hard for people and businesses to get loans, which caused the economy to slow down. Many people lost their jobs and had to make hard choices about how to support their families. Governments had to find ways to help people and businesses, like giving out money to help pay rent or help businesses get back on their feet. It was a hard time for many people, but hopefully the economy will get better soon!