Greece says “no” to further savings – according to a published the full outcome of the referendum. In Sunday’s vote, they won by the opponents of reforms proposed by international institutions. There were 61.3 percent. Further sacrifices offered by the creditors under 38.7 percent of voters wanted. The turnout was 62.5 percent. Such results presented updated during the counting of votes website of the Greek Ministry of the Interior. The percentage of votes included reached its 100 percent.
On Monday, on the situation in Greece will be consulted presidents of the European Central Bank, meeting in Paris, German Chancellor with the French president, and on Tuesday the summit attended by leaders of the eurozone.
The next few days will be hectic. – The time to decide is less and less, and at an agreement on aid for Greece will be very difficult – told Polish Radio expert Brussels European Policy Centre Janis Emmanuilidis. He predicts that the eurozone attempt to resume talks with Greece is nevertheless taken, but no guarantee of success.
Slovakia, for example, has already objected to further concessions to Athens. Much will depend Monday’s meeting, Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande – will collide two visions: a rigorous approach and lenient treatment of Greece. So far, representatives of the EU institutions warned that voting ‘no’ will bring Greece to exit the euro zone. In recent times, these declarations were no longer so obvious.
EU leaders disappointed
The head of the Eurogroup does not hide the disappointment results of a referendum in Greece. Jeroen Dijsselbloem said that now the euro zone is waiting for an initiative from the Greek władz.Według Dijsselbloema outcome of Sunday’s plebiscite was “very unfortunate for the future of Greece.” The head of the Eurogroup stressed that “to stimulate the Greek economy difficult actions and reforms are necessary.”
The Greek government has now come out with serious proposals for an agreement. Yes considers the head of the European Parliament Martin Schulz. According to Schulz’s next move belongs to the government in Athens, which must convince the other 18 euro-zone countries and institutions in Brussels to reach a compromise. He expressed the hope that this will happen “in the coming hours”. – If this does not happen, we face a very difficult, even dramatic times – he said.
The referendum results also commented in the European heads of factions. The head of the Christian Democrats, Manfred Weber wrote that the Greeks made the decision and now you need to calmly go to the “further steps”. He added that “there is no and will not be easy or quick solutions.”
Gianni Pitella, who heads the Socialists said that you should do whatever is necessary to reach an agreement with the Greeks and avoid Greece leaving the euro zone. Chairman of the faction of liberals Guy Verhovstadt stressed that now the ball is in Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Ciprasa, which must propose a major reform proposal. If he does – by Verhovstadta – “European leaders should give him another chance.”
The surprising resignation of the Greek government
Meanwhile, Greek Finance Minister Janis Warufakis announced on his blog that he was resigning from his post. He wrote at the same time, it is pleased with the results of Sunday’s referendum and praised the decision Greeks would not accept the conditions of international financial assistance.
Explaining the reasons for his resignation Warufakis explained that “some members of the Eurogroup gave him to understand” that it is unwelcome at meetings of euro zone finance ministers. – It’s an idea that Prime Minister Cipras rated as potentially helpful to be able to conclude an agreement. For this reason, leaving the Ministry of Finance – wrote Janis Warufakis, which in recent months sharply argued with international creditors Greece. He added that “hatred lenders will wear with pride.”
He also expressed the hope that the Greek “no” quickly turn into a “yes” for a good agreement – the restructuring of debt, milder savings program, redistribution to the needy and real reforms.
Greece wants to return to negotiations
The Greek Minister of Labour and Social Solidarity Skurletis Panos said that by rejecting the referendum proposal the creditors’ government is now strong arguments for the negotiations to reach an agreement that opens for us a new way. “
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Cipras spoke by telephone Sunday with French President Francois Hollande – Reuters, citing a representative of the Greek government. Earlier, government spokesman Gabriel Sakellaridis said that the Cabinet of Prime Minister Ciprasa wants as soon as possible to resume talks with creditors in Athens to conclude an agreement and maintain liquidity. – The negotiations that we will start must be completed very quickly, even within 48 hours – he stressed.
“Cipras was not appreciated in Europe”
Ahead of us continued soap opera – says the Greek referendum Richard Żółtaniecki of Collegium Civitas. He said Żółtaniecki in an interview with IAR, the thing is, that the West understood that certain solutions in Greece can not be implemented. In his view, Greece must now proposed a compromise, because it will remain in the euro zone is in the interest of Germany, the strongest country of the European Union.
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The former ambassador to Greece and Cyprus pointed out that the Prime Minister Cipras was not appreciated in Europe. Yet he was considered “too amateur”, meanwhile, he showed that he is a tough negotiator and a very effective politician who can consolidate his own power. Referendum harder it took root in society, it gave additional legitimacy.
IAR question whether Cipras risked ordering a referendum on repayment of debts of state, Richard Żółtaniecki replied that there was no risk, because each result was good for him, caused a “new opening” a new chapter talks with Brussels.
“The Greeks did not reject help”
In terms of content, nothing happened: the Greeks still have 350 billion to pay off – he says Michael Klinger asked about the situation after the referendum in this country. Former Polish ambassador in Athens in an interview with IAR pointed out that the Greeks voted ‘no’, but he did not reject any help. According to the diplomat, soon surely will for further negotiations, because it would be totally irresponsible if all of the West said that “now it did not negotiate.”
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In his opinion, it was remarkable diplomatic trick of the Greek Government, the announcement of a referendum. Now, when the nation supported the Ciprasa, he can say, “Please, my people do not want these cuts.”
Michael Klinger believes that a settlement must be, but on the other hand, it is harder to treat kindly, Angela Merkel Greeks. Psychologically, the situation is more complex and “do not know what will.” As a result, Europe and Greece still have a serious problem, the same as before Sunday’s vote. Those who voted ‘no’, that supported their government, de facto know that from now on have to struggle to keep up in the euro zone, said Klinger.
“It is important to stop the bleeding”
The result of the Greek referendum is good both for this country and for Europe. Such thesis puts a Nobel laureate in economics commentator and newspaper “New York Times’ Paul Krugman. – Even the most ardent supporters of the European Union should breathe a sigh of relief – writes Nobel Prize winner.
Krugman believes that the EU technocrats supported by the business press failed to intimidate the Greeks and lead to overthrow the leftist government. Nobel Prize winner compares them to the medieval doctors who advocated bloodletting patient, and when this became weaker and weaker, insisted on dropping even more.
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According to Krugman’s proposed austerity measures Greece would kill the economy of this country, not reducing debt. Commentator “New York Times” believes that the Greeks determined to vote “no” gives you at least a chance to escape from this trap.
Paul Krugman admits that begins with a period of uncertainty and that one of the scenarios is the country’s abandonment of the euro. – If the Greeks abandon the euro, it does not mean they are bad Europeans – Krugman writes, arguing that although the Greek problem is a result of irresponsible borrowing and irresponsible lending, the common European currency does not give respite to countries that find themselves in trouble. – At this moment it is important to stop the bleeding – concludes the Nobel Prize winner.
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