"Our aim is a final solution"

The need for a national consultation was highlighted by George Papandreou once more during his presentation at the informal cabinet meeting.

Only a few hours after his meeting with President Karolos Papoulias, and one day before his meeting with the president of his opposition, Mr. Antonis Samaras, Mr. Papandreou addressed his ministers and noted the following:

“All these months we have given a critical national battle to prevent a national catastrophe, but to also establish the foundations for a different Greece, put an end to deficits and surpluses and move on. We took on a heavier load than is our share. Our helper has been the majority of Greek society, whose efforts are a feat. Many attempted to make us scapegoats despite the systemic problems even beyond Greece. We reached a turning point after the July decisions were negotiated and achieved. The aim is to reach a final solution and end the uncertainty about the future of the country. Our trump card is our tough bargaining and the sacrifices of the people due to the critical moments of the nation, and thus the home front should be united. Nobody can be left out”.

In response to scenarios of a coalition government, government circles responded that the meeting is only so that Mr. Samaras is filled in by the PM on current developments.