Read the tug of war between Athens and Brussels. After the letter from the premier greek Alexis Tsipras announced to accept the conditions imposed by the EU, however, raising a number of points, the EU comes yet another alt: “It is not enough to bring the Greek finances to acceptable standards and reopen negotiations “. Meanwhile, thousands of retirees are in a row before the banks open only for the cash payment of pensions. In the afternoon the Eurogroup that could be decisive.
renzi: the referendum greek is a mistake
During the press conference in Berlin, the Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said he had “talked a lot of Greece” with Merkel. And the result of the discussion is that “the referendum greek is a mistake”.
Renzi: “We will not pay pensions to the Greeks”
“It is unthinkable that we have stopped paying the baby in Italy to pay pensions in Greece, or to wage war evasion tax all over the world and not to pay taxes to the owners in Greece. ” To say it is the Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at a press conference in Berlin. “And ‘crucial to prevail reasons of common sense.”
Tsipras: “We want to defend your pensions “
During his speech on TV, Tsipras addressed the pensioners lined up in front of the banks:” We want to defend your pension, we want them to stay pensions not alms. ” He then explained that lenders are “blackmailing the Greeks” to push a positive vote in the referendum on Sunday: “Tell us or accepted proposals to creditors or you will have trouble.” The premier greek has alleged that “mind who says that we have no plans for a Grexit”.
Tsipras invites you to vote no in the referendum
The premier greek Alexis Tsipras urged to vote no in the referendum, explaining that a negative vote “does not mean saying no to Europe, but return to a Europe of values ”. Tsipras stressed that “we want an agreement with its European partners, but that is sustainable.”
EU: “The proposals of Tsipras not enough”
The proposals of Alexis Tsipras to break the deadlock not satisfy Europe. The conditions of Greece are not considered to bring it up to the Greek finances to acceptable standards and reopen the negotiations. They have told the authorities from Brussels after the submission of counter-proposals to the Greek EU leaders.
Pope: “Close to the people, are now responsible choices”
The Pope is worried by the news about the crisis in Greece and “want to make their closeness to the entire Hellenic people” especially to families. He calls “the dignity of the person” remains at the center of each “political debate and technical” and “taking responsible decisions.” The father says Lombardi.
Dombrovskis: “For a new plan serves the Eurogroup ok”
Today, “we are in a different procedure, the program has expired, now you have to negotiate a new program but before serving the Eurogroup ok to do so.” He said the Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis, noting that the Commission will give an assessment of the ministers today “priority actions” proposed by Athens yesterday.
Merkel: “Our right to respond to Greece”
Greece has the right to make its referendum on the European proposals, but European partners have likewise the right to respond to what will be the outcome. To say it is the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, which specifies that “Germany has decided: we wait for the referendum”.
Dombrovskis: referendum invalid
“The referendum is not valid because it is really asking to vote on a program that no longer exists and a proposal old so it’s a political signal “: it was said Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis.
Merkel: aid suspended, expect the referendum
The Greek aid” is suspended “after Athens has unilaterally abandoned the negotiations, and now” we must await the outcome of the referendum. ” Says Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Juncker: “Permanent contact with Athens”
“I am in permanent contact with the Greek authorities,” says the number one of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker in a press conference, answering a question on the latest news from Athens. Juncker declines then any other questions specifying: “If I wanted to do a press conference on Greece would have called.”
Schaeuble: useless to speak before the referendum
Speaking before the referendum called by Greece “does not make sense.” He said the German Finance Minister, Wolfgang Schaeuble, freezing the enthusiasm after the last opening of Athens.
Schaeuble: “After breaking no going back”
The negotiations with Greece can not return to the” status quo, we are in a completely new situation. ” He says the German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, turning off the enthusiasm after the last letter of the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras that “there is a basis for talking about serious measures”.
Panic referendum, doubles turnover supermarkets
The situation in supermarkets in Athens and other major cities Greece – where sales rose in the few days between the 37% and 67% – is indicative of the panic that the greek government’s decision to hold a referendum has caused among the citizens. According to the online edition of iefimerida.gr, while the government does not explain to the people the consequences of a ‘no’ (and thus as a possible dramatic exit from the EU and the euro), consumers are rushing to do stocks of food and basic necessities.
The new demands of Greece
As reported by the Financial Times, in the letter of Tsipras to creditors, Athens agrees to reform the entire system of VAT and subject to a 30% discount to the Greek islands. The prime minister says he is ready even to the pension reform as requested by creditors, except to postpone to October, instead of immediately, the departure date of raising the retirement age gradually (expected in 67 years by 2022).
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