Austrians Sign Petition to Leave European UnionBy Joshua Krause Unlike Greece, Austria is an extremely wealthy nation, with one of the highest standards of living in the world. Which kind of makes you wonder right? Everyone has been talking about the consequences of what would happen if a financial basket case like Greece leaves the EU, but what happens if one of the more stable and functional nations leave? What if the people who are carrying the weight of the insolvent, decide that theyve had enough? All this talk about Greece causing the unraveling of the EU, hasnt taken wealthy nations into account, even though the whims of their populations should really scare EU leaders. The woman who launched the petition claims that if their country leaves, each household would save 9,800 Euros per year. If thats truly the case, then it doesnt sound like the EU can spare Austria. As for the chances of this happening, its hard to say. Current polls place support for measure at around 33%, but Austrian politicians like Robert Marschall think the number is closer to half of the population. He suggests that many of the polls are biased, because they dont give any anonymity to voters. Well probably find out soon, one way or another. Now that this petition has achieved a sufficient number of votes, their parliament will have to debate the possibility of creating a referendum on the issue. Even if they dont have enough votes now, that may change if Greece leaves the Euro, and wealthy countries like Austria are stuck with their bill. where are the other share buttons? 