It is obvious that the negotiations with the troika have their difficulties. The foreign pundits understand that, in broad terms, the economic recovery program is on track, within reach of the targets sets, but in certain parts its stalls, it will deviate from the predictions and there is the danger of delays and new fiscal burdens.
That is why they insist on pressuring the tripartite government to hurry up and cover the gaps that mostly appear in structural adjustments. The troika representatives want to ensure their plan, they do not care about the consequences, and pursue its survival at any cost.
On the other hand the government, trapped as it is, is being pressured. The government knows that it cannot undo the foreign plan and looks forward to its results, but it knows that it provokes and burdens society.
The citizens are worried, as their wealth looses value, the tax obligations seem endless and the collapse of the economy seems inevitable. Growth, whatever growth, is marginal and barely noticeable. That is why the government is looking for more time and clemency.
The government is taking a risk by playing with these two elements; it is not certain the troika will grant the extra time or that Greek society has the necessary strengths.
The truth is that there are no alternative paths. The government will either withstand the pressure and get the time it needs to rudimentary apply the program or it will fail and waste the efforts made so far.
What follows next is a matter of strength and faith, in hope that Europe will appear determined and focused, claiming the responsibility of changing and implementing a more cohesive financial politics.
TO VIMA
