Greece must make sacrifices to overcome its debt crisis or face the risk of leaving the eurozone and return to the drachma, the European Commission’s Greek representative warned Wednesday.
“The greatest (achievement) of post-war Greece — the euro and the country’s European course — are in danger,” fisheries commissioner Maria Damanaki said in a statement.
“The scenario of Greece distancing itself from the euro is on the table,” the veteran Greek socialist said, stating that she was “forced to speak openly.”
“We either agree with our creditors on a programme of tough sacrifices that brings results, and assume the responsibilities for our past, or we return to the drachma. The rest is secondary under today’s conditions,” she said.
The Greek government and Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, the head of the group of eurozone Finance Ministers, strongly denied rumors earlier this month that Athens was considering abandoning the euro.
(source: afp)
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