What does the Euro have to do with Greek mythology? Quite simply: just as Odysseus resisted the sirens' song, EU member states must resist the seductive power of new debts. However, under current policies, they often falter. The head of the ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, and economist Johannes Becker tie the Eurozone to the mast. They propose a path that strengthens the democratic control of the states, makes them bindingly committed, and thus makes the monetary union less prone to crises. Because despite the refugee crisis and fears of terrorism, our greatest concern should still be the economic structure of Europe.