German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble sent a clear message to Greek political forces on Wednesday, in view of the general elections on January 25.

According to a Reuters report, Mr. Schaeuble stated that whoever emerges as the winner of the upcoming election battle will have to stick to a path of austerity.

Underlining that the basic conditions will remain unchanged in Greece, the German FinMin told N-24 television that whichever is the next government, it must see that Greece – with Europe’s help – will continue on the same path, making sure that the sacrifices of the people will not be squandered.