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Picture taken on July 26, 2012 in Paris shows an illustration made with a figurine and euro coins. Europe's economic crisis has deepened, with a slump in German confidence, worsening British recession and a debt-wracked Spain seeking French support in the face of soaring borrowing costs. While fears grew on July 25, 2012 that Spain, the fourth largest eurozone economy, is going to need a fresh bailout, storm clouds were also gathering over Europe's top economy. AFP PHOTO/JOEL SAGET