Alexis Tsipras for “new growth policies that benefit all Europeans”. Since the European Union to build bridges showing willingness to compromise.
The Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, and President of the Eurogroup, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, agreed today to a meeting at expert level from Friday after failure to reach an agreement in Brussels on Greek bailout country. This expert meeting would prepare the next meeting of the Eurogroup finance ministers of the European Union, scheduled for Monday.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Tsipras to show willingness to compromise. “Europe will always distinguished by its ability to reach agreements,” he said upon his arrival in Brussels for an EU summit. Can he make concessions when the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of doing so, he said. “Germany is ready”. But to protect Europe’s credibility is also necessary that the rules are followed. “We still have a couple of days time,” he added.
Greece respect the rules
Meanwhile, Tsipras, asked today in Brussels to address the economic situation in the country, shortly before participating in their first Summit of Heads of State and EU government. “Europe is at a turning point,” said the ruling left, which called for “new growth policies that benefit all Europeans”.
The Greek prime minister said he will respect European rules, but Europe must also respect the mandate of the Greek people to end austerity policies. “We’re definitely committed to follow and comply,” Tsipras said at a press conference at the end of the European summit.
Understanding to Greece
“We have much sympathy for Greece, but Also they have to have understanding for us, “said upon his arrival in Brussels Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. “Europe puts a lot of money in Greece and that is linked to commitments,” he said.
A source from the Greek government said meanwhile that Athens will have no liquidity problems if it gets there new agreements into force in July and August. “We’re not here to ask for money,” he said on condition of anonymity. “We want a new program (…) There are many things that have really changed,” he said.
Greece received so far 240.000 billion in bailouts since 2010.
LGC (dpa / EFE)
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