As Alexis Tsipras’ five-month game of brinksmanship with European and international creditors reaches a tipping point, the time for responsible decision-making has finally arrived. Despite all his bluffing, Europe has not blinked. After Tsipras’ most recent concessions, there was an increasing sense of optimism that a deal may be at hand. However, the battle in the Greek parliament, and beyond, is already under way. Whether or not Tsipras signs an agreement, the survival of his government is at stake. If no deal is reached with Europe, chaos will reign. Although Tsipras came to power on an anti-austerity mandate, he …read more
Source: The Huffington Post
