Leading German economist calls for dissolution of eurozone to save EU

Joachim Starbatty speaks out as breakaway Eurosceptic party Alternative für Deutschland holds founding conference

One of Germany's most eminent economists has called for the swift dissolution of the eurozone in its present form, arguing that the vision of a united Europe is in danger of imploding if debt-ridden countries are not shown the door.

Speaking before the founding conference on Sunday of a new breakaway political movement which wants to fiercely challenge Germany's support for eurozone bailouts, Joachim Starbatty, a professor of political