The incumbent German Finance Wolfgang Schaeuble said in an interview today published by Deutsche Welle that the new agreement for a third bailout of Greece is a confirmation of the tough stance defended Germany against Athens.
According to Schäuble, the Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras has come to recognize that if Greece wants to remain in the euro will have to do.
“That’s what I’ve been saying for many years. Greece can only do as a member of the eurozone making extraordinary efforts, “he said.
The Greek government” should do more or less the opposite of what he promised during the election campaign “said the minister, adding that Tsipras has now chosen to undertake the necessary efforts.
In that sense, Schäuble expressed hope” that works “and reiterated its readiness to assist.
A accusations of blackmail launched by the Greek Prime Minister in Parliament aimed indirectly against Schäuble, the incumbent German Finance refused to be decisive, “what one says or does not say promptly in a speech.”
“Although it has been expressed in a somewhat hard, in this case it says is that the clear position of the Government (German) Chancellor (Angela Merkel) and Minister of Finance has led Greece to find now on a course from which everyone thinks it is a new opportunity for Greece. And that’s what matters, “he said.
Greece has realized following the harsh discussions in July that can not continue as it has until now, said Schäuble, adding that” the Greeks They must do their part “to return to a sustainable path
.” European solidarity has never been lacking; willingness of Greece, sometimes yes, “he criticized.
On the other hand, the minister recalled that” what matters is that the debt is sustainable, “while reiterating that European law does not provide for It removes for Greece.
“What is decisive is that the measures are implemented rapidly to create a dynamic of strong growth in Greece,” he said.
Schäuble said that until Wednesday each one of the members states of the eurozone must have ratified the agreement for a third rescue.
According to the media report today, the Bundestag (German parliament) convened that same Wednesday a special meeting to vote on the new package aid to Greece.
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