Appeals for flexibility on Greek reforms but war of words with Europe continues
- 9 years ago
There is some hope in Athens that progress can be made in Greece’s standoff with European creditors, on news that detailed negotiations are to start on Wednesday with the aim of unlocking further funding.
Reports suggest the Greek government is to tap into its bank rescue fund to avoid a cash shortfall.
On Monday European finance ministers warned Athens to stop wasting time over reforms.
“I think that Greece and the government should be given as much leeway as possible so it can try and do whatever it can do. It will go step by step and will see what (reforms) it can pass. I think that the people are aware of what’s going on, they don’t expect everything will change and everything will be (perfect) because the conditions were there before,” said one woman in Athens who did not wish to identify herself.
Pantelis Glezos, a 31-year-old unemployed man, said:
“I hope an agreement will be reached because I see that they are not as hardline as before and we on our side have started to
Reports suggest the Greek government is to tap into its bank rescue fund to avoid a cash shortfall.
On Monday European finance ministers warned Athens to stop wasting time over reforms.
“I think that Greece and the government should be given as much leeway as possible so it can try and do whatever it can do. It will go step by step and will see what (reforms) it can pass. I think that the people are aware of what’s going on, they don’t expect everything will change and everything will be (perfect) because the conditions were there before,” said one woman in Athens who did not wish to identify herself.
Pantelis Glezos, a 31-year-old unemployed man, said:
“I hope an agreement will be reached because I see that they are not as hardline as before and we on our side have started to