The Greek PM A. Tsipras addressed the nation on the state broadcaster ERT, stating that the Greek side sent new proposals. If there is a positive compromise offered at Wednesday’s Eurogroup meeting then the Greek side will respond immediately.

He pointed to the government’s proposals to ensure that pensioners have a “respectable pension and not just a tip.” He underlined that democracy does not have a “deadlock”. He also promised that wages, pensions and the savings of those that had elected not to transfer their money abroad will be safe.

He said that a ‘No’ vote on the July 5 referendum is the “clear choice of the nation as to how they will live the next day. No does not mean a crisis in Greece but a return to European ideals.”

The Greek PM said that he would do all he can for difficulties to face Greece to be overcome as smoothly as possible. “I call on you to say no to memorandum formulas that are destroying Europe,” he said.

Responding to claims that he has a “secret plan” to lead the country out of the euro, he reminded that austerity and memoranda are not the way out of the crisis and that the program implemented in Greece. He said that whoever wants a stagnant Europe are not “visionaries for Europe”.

“Democracy is not a coup, the sold-out governments are a coup,” he said, thanking Greece for their calmness while giving assurances that the situation will not continue for long. He invited Greeks to say ‘No’ to catastrophic policies as an obligation to their parents, children and as a duty to history.