The sense of measure and common sense are unfortunately is short supply in the Greek political scene. The completion of the prolonged negotiations with the troika and coming to an agreement, without any new fiscal measures, is undoubtedly a positive development.
Primarily because it clears up the uncertainty that existed and initiates a series of developments in the banking sector, as well the rest of the economy, with the results soon becoming apparent.
The deal is nothing to get overexcited about, nor does it justify any scaremongering. It is a positive step for the country towards exiting the crisis, which paves the way for a long-term management of the debt and which was possible thanks to the huge sacrifices suffered by the Greek people. We have a long road ahead of us to finally see light at the end of the tunnel, but we cannot undermine and ignore its importance, like the opposition does.
Party interests cannot be the primary goal of political competition – especially in a country that has been plagued by the crisis for five years – but rather the country’s greater interests. The positive developments that are taking place are in the interest of the people, not the occasional party clientele.
The frivolous and scathing criticism does not benefit anyone and it definitely does not help the country recover its lost credibility. We cannot underestimate our own efforts and sacrifices at a time when speculators from the international markets believe that the country is finally starting to turn a page.
We need more calmness and less scaremongering. Exiting the crisis concerns us all and it is in nobody’s interest to turn into an election campaign game.
TO VIMA
