Just before the anticipated with trepidation referendum in Greece Finance Minister Giani . Varoufakis the EU “terror” accused
“What to do with Greece, has a name: terrorism,” the minister said to the negotiations with the creditors in an interview with the Spanish newspaper “El Mundo” (Saturday ).
This Sunday will decide whether to accept or reject the claims of creditors, the Greeks. The aid package, which includes these terms is, however, due to expire on 30 June. Before the referendum worried speculation about a reduction of bank deposits for excitement. The government and the banks were the fears countered that there could be cuts in balances due to the dramatic financial crisis.
“Such plans do not exist absolutely,” said the President of the Greek Association of German Banks, Louka Katseli, the TV station Skai on Saturday. “The scenario of a reduction of bank accounts belongs to the realm of fantasy.” However, experts warn that soon could the money out to banks.
EU Parliament President Martin Schulz made “emergency loans” to maintain public services in Greece into play. “For the short term would be funds available in Brussels”, the SPD politician told the “Welt am Sonntag”. Especially difficult will the situation when Athens go out the money in the referendum for a “No”. The head of the conservative EPP Group in the European Parliament, Manfred Weber, warned of such a case of a “humanitarian catastrophe”. Schulz stressed that they would “not let people in Greece in the lurch”.
Varoufakis imputed to donors institutions in Brussels indirectly, they wanted to overthrow his government. “Why has it forced us to close the banks? To instill fear humans. When it comes to spread terror, then it’s called terrorism “Varoufakis said. In Brussels, a plan was months ago been concocted, “a government ready move that can not be blackmailed by the European establishment”.
He said he is confident that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at a victory of the “No” in Brussels “reach an agreement” will. “If my country is shattered, you will lose one billion euros. I do not think that Europe can not afford that, “Varoufakis said.
government supporters Tsipras also protested in Berlin at an event with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) against austerity measures in Athens. The ten protesters carried small placards reading “Oxi” – Greek for No – and chanted loudly “Oxi, Oxi”. Merkel said, “That settles the matter once again balanced, say:” Nai “- that is, namely” Yes
After the failed negotiations with international donors, the vote of the population is considered “in Greek.” as an important signal for a possible resumption of talks. But even after the referendum, the Greeks can not expect a quick recovery. Berlin had dampened hopes on Friday the government in Athens to swiftly receive fresh aid. The outcome of the referendum is to polls completely open.
Federal Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble (CDU) did not rule out a withdrawal of Greece from the euro zone. “Whether by Euro or temporarily without: This question can only be answered by the Greeks themselves,” he told the “Bild” newspaper (Saturday)
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