I The refugee crisis divided many countries in the European Union, with some countries not wanting to accept any refugees while others proposing a quota for all member countries in order to share the burden equally. II The Euro came to the brink of losing its status as the common currency in the European Union.

• If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
• If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
• If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
• If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.