Greek Finance Minister said that the dissidents of Syriza … – The Economist

Greek Finance Minister said that the dissidents of Syriza should resign

The Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis, was one of the ministers of Syriza did not vote in favor of the measures, which were approved with Backed by opposition parties in favor of the European Union.

The Greek Finance Minister, George Stathakis, said Saturday that the dissident legislators of the leftist Syriza, including ministers, should step aside if they are not in accordance with government policies on reforms for ransom.

The official also said that capital controls imposed on banks Greeks continue for at least another two months.

In a parliamentary debate that ended early on Saturday, October lawmakers abstained or Syriza rejected a roadmap for reforms that the Greek government is negotiating with its international creditors, in a last attempt to Greece to avoid bankruptcy.

“If a legislator of a leftist party disagrees with government policy (…) should follow the rules and, if strongly disagree, resign his seat, “Stathakis told Channel Greek television Mega.

The Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis, was one of the ministers of Syriza did not vote in favor of the measures, which were adopted with the support of opposition parties in favor of the European Union.

“If it were me, would resign,” Stathakis said.

Also, Stathakis told the channel that Banks could reopen as early as next week if an agreement with creditors this weekend is achieved, but other restrictions on extraction and export of currency would remain in place.

“They will continue for about two months “he said.