Time Running out for Greece - Blaming Germany Instead of Implementing Reforms
Time Running out for Greece - Blaming Germany Instead of Implementing Reforms

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the course of the Greek crisis from September 2009 until August 2012. It shows that although the Hellenic Republic actually had an excellent opportunity to change from within and tackle its causes, it has arguably benefited from the crisis. By contrast, its politicians both from the centre-left and centre-right political spectrum preferred to put their personal and political interests above national ones risking the European orientation of the country. In doing so, the article explains, they have employed a ‘smart’ communication strategy by blaming Germany for their own incompetence and mistakes. It, additionally, explains that time is running out for Greece suggesting that the country can arguably reform itself if it leaves the Eurozone.

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