The Minister of Finances Yanis Varoufakis stressed the government’s political, moral and legal commitment commitment to fully examine all aspects of the Siemens scandal.

Mr. Varoufakis also reported that on Tuesday’s discussion at the Council of State regarding the out-of-court settlement with Siemens, the Sate Legal Council did not request the opinion of the political leadership on the matter. The Minister clarified that his Ministry’s intention is to fully restore the financial and moral damages caused to the Greek sate.

In concluding his statement, Mr. Varoufakis argued that the assistance and cooperation of the German authorities will be necessary in order to determine the extent of Siemens’ actions in Greece.