Over the last days there was a series of deliberations and bridging attempts between the newly appointed Greek Government and European officials.

The text, which would have formed the basis for discussion at the Eurogroup and that Greece was positive about in principle, was replaced by a completely different text. This text was requesting extension of the Memorandum.

Obviously, no positive response could be offered to a program directly opposed to the well of Greek people. It seems that some do not want negotiations and insist supporting a program that has failed.
Throughout European history democracies rejected the ultimatums. European democracies don’t blackmail and they explicitly refuse being blackmailed. “