After a long time Greece is dominating the headlines of the international press. With article titles asking why Greece is “evoking nightmares in Europe” the climate being generated is anything but positive for the country. The cause is the speeding up of the Presidential election and the insecurity over the political developments that generate a wealth of scenarios, recycle fears – true or enforced – about the consequences that the intensification of the Greek crisis may have on the rest of Europe.
The Greek political system unfortunately does not appreciate to the fullest extent this reality of the consequences that the situation of one country may have on an increasingly interdependent world. Whether it suits us or not, the globalized economy with its uncontrollable markets influences and is influenced even easier from the slightest sense of uncertainty, which in cause turmoil and upheavals that are hard to control. More so during a period where everyone recognizes that the crisis has left its deep mark on the European as well as the American economy.
With the country still trying to find its balance and by taking into consideration the objective uncertainty the Presidential election may cause, it is clear that we do not need to be led to a polarizing political conflict that will further extend the problems and insecurity. Unfortunately for us though, we are not the chosen people, like some believe, nor the great power that will enforce its claims on the rest of Europe. This was made perfectly clear after all by the crudity and clarity that distinguishes Mr. Schäuble, after his meeting with Mr. Venizelos on Wednesday, when he told him that a exit from the current program and transition to a milder credit line requires the completion of the review and implementation of the commitments we have made.
Whatever the developments may be over the next period, the government and opposition have a duty to limit the excuses that cast a shadow of doubt over the country and to ensure that the country is on a path to exit the crisis, without cultivated fear and insecurity or promising unattainable visions…
TO VIMA
