We are in the final stretch of a painful and difficult negotiation, stated Alexis Tsipras before the Central Committee of SYRIZA, and added that the government will not succumb to pressures on things like VAT, insurance and employee rights.

The PM referred to the European partners stating that the plan of a European unification is under threat. Some are undermining the negotiations and push for a fallout. He indirectly mentioned Mr. Schaeuble by stating that every time we are close to a deal they leak misinformation and various scenarios.

“I want to send them a clear message: if they can, they should help, if not, they should stay quiet”, he stated.