The developments in Greece tend to take a dramatic turn. The tension in the negotiations with the partners, the many scenarios being circulated as well as the sense of generalized paralysis in the state and economy further intensify the atmosphere of uncertainty in the country.
Over the past few days we get the impression that we are about to witness major events capable of rocking the economy and social peace.
The whole situation is gradually eroding the people’s faith, who have begun to withdraw their savings from the banks in droves out of fear of an imposition of capital controls.
Anyone closely following banking developments is seriously concerned about how a possible extension of the uncertainty may expedite undesired developments.
They warn that if this situation carried on then the partners will not even need to impose measures.
Greece is at risk of collapsing from within, from the actions of its own people, who simply lost their trust and rushed to protect themselves.
That is perhaps the greatest problem that the decision makers in the Tsipras government face, who acts as if they do not comprehend the dangers, consequences and impact of their stance.
The country has been on the brink for so many months that they think that this situation can carry on indefinitely.
They do not realize that in such critical situations, all that is needed is for one straw to bra the camel’s back and control is completely lost.
There is also the shared belief that time is running out. If these tense conditions carry on, then everything could happen from now on.
Perhaps it is time for the Prime Minister who boast about his calmness to start getting seriously worried about everything that is threatening the country and its people.
If Greece goes off the cliff, the damage will be irreversible.
He therefore has an obligation to do all that he can to avert the impending catastrophe.
And he must act now, before it is late.
TO VIMA
