Greece agreed to talk to your creditors – The Economist

Greece agreed to talk to your creditors – The Economist

“The transition from the (current) program to a new Greek program is the only goal of the discussions.” Alexis Tsipras, Greek Prime Minister.

Tsipras agreed with the president of ministers . of Finance of the euro zone Photo: AP

Greece agreed to talk with your creditors to find a solution to international bailout agreement divorces in a political progress that can prevent the new leftist government runs out of money in the coming weeks.

Alexis Tsipras, Greek Prime Minister in his first summit of the European Union (EU) agreed with Jeroen Dijsselbloem, chairman of the finance ministers of the eurozone, Greek officials to meet with representatives of the European Commission, the European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund.

“We agreed today (yesterday ) request the institutions involved with the Greek authorities to begin work on a technical assessment of a common approach from the current program and plans of the Greek government, “said Dijsselbloem from your Twitter account. This, he said, would pave the way for talks on Monday of the finance ministers of the group.

The change of Tsipras is a possible first step toward a resolution of the crisis, which has increased the risk that Greece is forced to leave the euro and generate much broader financial implications.

This agreement came less than 24 hours after finance ministers of the euro zone failed to sign a joint statement on the next steps because Athens did not want to have a reference to the unpopular bailout troika of creditors or that monitor compliance.

Heal wounds austerity

On arrival in Brussels, said Tsipras “I am very confident that together we can find a viable solution for all and heal the wounds of austerity, stop the humanitarian crisis in the EU and return to Europe to the path of growth and social cohesion”

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Meanwhile, Angela Merkel, German chancellor, demonized by the Greek left as “the queen of austerity” in Europe, said that Berlin is ready to reach agreements.

“I want to say is Europe always try to find a compromise and that is that their success (…), Germany is prepared to do, but we must also say that Europe’s credibility depends naturally to respect the rules and be reliable among us, “he said .

According to Greek advisors a smiling Merkel Tsipras congratulated on his election and said: “I hope we have a good cooperation despite the difficulties.” Tsipras smiled back and replied. “I hope so”

The culmination

At a press conference at the end of the summit, Greek Prime Minister warned that Greece will not accept the pressure from its partners aside promise their constituents for the extension of its reform program.

“Greece does not accept blackmail blackmail,” said Tsipras, evoking a scenario of bullying at Wednesday meeting of the Eurogroup to accept the proposed Athens its partners in the euro area.

Tsipras refused to negotiate with the technicians who sends the troika of creditors, but aims to do so with each institution separately .