Greek European deal: where are we? (Paul Mason)
«Mr Varoufakis’ mistake was to over-estimate the strength of the anti-austerity camp, and their willingness specifically to back a far left government. When it comes to Greece, the “faction” of Europe that runs policy is the Germans and their allies on the ECB. When it comes to France and Italy, the Commission is in charge. (...)
I still think the most likely outcome is that the unresolved political battle at the centre of Europe goes on being unresolved. And time is Syriza’s main enemy. If, by June, the ECB council is still calling the shots on Greek debt, then the German government – facing a growing revolt in the CDU/CSU over the terms of Greek forgiveness – will force another, bigger showdown.»
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