The marathon negotiations between the representatives of the Greek government and the four creditors indicate the willingness of both sides to reach an agreement within the strict timetables that have been agreed. Everything suggests that despite the differences, even on certain critical matters, this goal is achievable.
There is no doubt that the agreement will be painful socially and politically for the government. However, with the economy in the state that it is, it is obvious that any other choice would be absolutely catastrophic. The uncertainty experienced in society and the economy must finally come to an end. The problems that may still exist can be addressed with mutual compromises, if the political will exits and some extreme opinions, which are being circulated both within and beyond Greece, do not prevail at the final moment.
The crucial political point will be how the government will manage the agreement, with a rift within SYRIZA considered a given. In any case the vote in Parliament will be a turning point, as the Prime Minister will have to finally clarify the position he will hold against his MPs who will vote against the agreement.
It is a fact that the terms and conditions of a potential agreement will greatly determine that political developments and strength of the government majority. Beyond any party planning and scenarios of elections, what is paramount is ensuring the country’s stability and the economy’s return to normality.
Neither the country, nor society can endure any further adventures. That is why the Prime Minister’s top priority, who has the responsibility of implementing he promise he gave to the Greek people, is to secure the country’s Eurozone membership.
TO VIMA
