This constant talk of new measures, with reports, analyses and statements has to end at some point. The fact that both the IMF’s general director Christine Lagarde as well as the EC representative had to clarify that there cannot be any new wage and pension cuts and that they are not asking to increase or impose new taxes, indicates that our creditor’s representatives realize that all this talk benefits no one. With the dramatic sacrifices made by Greek people, an unprecedented unemployment and everyone recognizing that something is happening, that public finances are improving, the appeal for new measures will only cause new problems.
The Financial Times note that after five years of deep recession some “green sprouts” are starting to appear in this generalized drought. Even the infamous Hedge funds, after speculating on the country’s collapse, are now banking on the recovery of the Greek economy. The official announcement by our creditors that there will be a primary surplus this year, sooner than expected, creates the necessary sense of balance that can be the driving force of the recovery.
Let us hope that this positive climate is not subverted at birth. Our country has paid enough, not just for its own sins, but for the delays of our partners and creditors. It is in everyone’s interest – especially the Greek people suffering from the crisis – to end this measure mania and scaremongering. The economy and the people demand calmness and stability to finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.
TO VIMA
