Papademos Lucas, a respected economist and avuncular style, was named prime minister on Thursday. He will lead a unity government, has promised speedy ratification of the European aid package of tough terms, and save the country from bankruptcy. After four days of intense negotiations, the Greek political parties to demonstrate fighting each other, the former vice president of the ECB, Mr. Papademos choice.
Read out on television, the Office of the President Karolos Papoulias issued a written statement to confirm the appointment of Mr. Papademos afternoon and join the "new administrative role of the interim government will be on October 26 of the European Union Summit the implementation of decisions and connect to the policy. "
After months of protests and the construction of domestic pressure from the European Union, Prime Minister George Papandreou on Sunday agreed to step down once have formed a new coalition government. But the negotiations dragged on, the parties apparently hostages political manipulation.
However, Papademos, is deemed to be outside of the old Greek boy political network - technocrats, may be able to take a new path, Greece.
Mr. Papandreou went on national television on Wednesday night announced a new interim government has been established.
But he did not name his successor, and in the subsequent time, it is clear that political turmoil in the settings again. TV offers a glimpse of some of the drama. Angry Giorgos Karatzaferis, leader of a small far-right party Laos, Mr. Papandreou's speech soon after burst into the presidential palace building. He told waiting reporters that he was summoned to meet with Mr. Papandreou; President; and the opposition New Democracy, Anthony Samaras leaders, but found herself sitting in a hall. Obviously, other people too busy, he met with him.
From the few politicians willing to take risks to support a new power-sharing government of the potential damage, must take a series of unpopular tasks, Karatzaferis, Mr., is playing political games. "This is unacceptable," he left before huffed.
Wednesday night, the problem is that Mr. Papandreou and the opposition New Democratic Party leaders have made clear choices. Before the speech, Mr. Papandreou, the Greek press reports claiming that he is about to announce his reins to Filippos Petsalnikos, Speaker of Parliament and Mr. Papandreou's socialist party, PASOK stalwart.
But the choice caused consternation - in both reform-minded, mostly young members - some said, a small uprising. Mr. Petsalnikos over 20 years, and held ministerial posts in parliament, mainly without distinction.
Some PASOK members of the public to push Mr. Papademos, a respected economist and former vice president, he is as a dynamic and technically able to choose the European Central Bank.
Analysts said, but his strength to let him in future elections for those who desire a potential rival. In addition, Mr Papademos has set several conditions for operation, including a six-month term and the ability to choose their own Minister of Finance, which has troubled some members of both parties,. In fact, Mr. Papademos to take action to eliminate the PASOK, the current Minister of Finance, Ai Wei Venizelos, who may in future elections the Prime Minister's most powerful member.
Nevertheless, many young politicians who are eager to be in rapid progress, the country's fiscal house in order. Anna Diamantopoulou, a prominent member of PASOK, Minister of Education, sent a letter last Wednesday, was broad public support, Mr. Papademos economists explain.
, "She wrote:" This country needs a high status and acceptance, both inside and outside, and go abroad, with deep knowledge of financial affairs, the Prime Minister.
Mr. Papandreou held a televised speech farewell speech, summed up the action in recent years to stabilize and help the country, and that Europe will continue to bailout the country and urged political parties to transcend their differences.
Mr. Papoulias meeting, Mr. Papandreou said the country's new government will mark "a new political mentality, a new political culture of the beginning."
"Today, we put aside our differences," he said, suggesting "common efforts to ensure the continuous development of the country, not only to maintain part of the euro area, but also out of the crisis."
He said the interim government will make the necessary effort "to prove the Greek people in the past two years, the sacrifices made," referring to a substantial reduction in wages and pensions as well as a raft of tax increases. The main goal will be crucial for the rescue funds to national security, and continue to conduct negotiations with foreign creditors, he said.
It was explained to the tone of his speech, his departure not only from Greece's political, but also the signal from the country itself.
"I never take my position, the national good," he said. "For me, Greece is above all no matter where I go, I will continue in my heart the Greek flag." He added that he would do everything he can to support the new prime minister and the new government.
Read out on television, the Office of the President Karolos Papoulias issued a written statement to confirm the appointment of Mr. Papademos afternoon and join the "new administrative role of the interim government will be on October 26 of the European Union Summit the implementation of decisions and connect to the policy. "
After months of protests and the construction of domestic pressure from the European Union, Prime Minister George Papandreou on Sunday agreed to step down once have formed a new coalition government. But the negotiations dragged on, the parties apparently hostages political manipulation.
However, Papademos, is deemed to be outside of the old Greek boy political network - technocrats, may be able to take a new path, Greece.
Mr. Papandreou went on national television on Wednesday night announced a new interim government has been established.
But he did not name his successor, and in the subsequent time, it is clear that political turmoil in the settings again. TV offers a glimpse of some of the drama. Angry Giorgos Karatzaferis, leader of a small far-right party Laos, Mr. Papandreou's speech soon after burst into the presidential palace building. He told waiting reporters that he was summoned to meet with Mr. Papandreou; President; and the opposition New Democracy, Anthony Samaras leaders, but found herself sitting in a hall. Obviously, other people too busy, he met with him.
From the few politicians willing to take risks to support a new power-sharing government of the potential damage, must take a series of unpopular tasks, Karatzaferis, Mr., is playing political games. "This is unacceptable," he left before huffed.
Wednesday night, the problem is that Mr. Papandreou and the opposition New Democratic Party leaders have made clear choices. Before the speech, Mr. Papandreou, the Greek press reports claiming that he is about to announce his reins to Filippos Petsalnikos, Speaker of Parliament and Mr. Papandreou's socialist party, PASOK stalwart.
But the choice caused consternation - in both reform-minded, mostly young members - some said, a small uprising. Mr. Petsalnikos over 20 years, and held ministerial posts in parliament, mainly without distinction.
Some PASOK members of the public to push Mr. Papademos, a respected economist and former vice president, he is as a dynamic and technically able to choose the European Central Bank.
Analysts said, but his strength to let him in future elections for those who desire a potential rival. In addition, Mr Papademos has set several conditions for operation, including a six-month term and the ability to choose their own Minister of Finance, which has troubled some members of both parties,. In fact, Mr. Papademos to take action to eliminate the PASOK, the current Minister of Finance, Ai Wei Venizelos, who may in future elections the Prime Minister's most powerful member.
Nevertheless, many young politicians who are eager to be in rapid progress, the country's fiscal house in order. Anna Diamantopoulou, a prominent member of PASOK, Minister of Education, sent a letter last Wednesday, was broad public support, Mr. Papademos economists explain.
, "She wrote:" This country needs a high status and acceptance, both inside and outside, and go abroad, with deep knowledge of financial affairs, the Prime Minister.
Mr. Papandreou held a televised speech farewell speech, summed up the action in recent years to stabilize and help the country, and that Europe will continue to bailout the country and urged political parties to transcend their differences.
Mr. Papoulias meeting, Mr. Papandreou said the country's new government will mark "a new political mentality, a new political culture of the beginning."
"Today, we put aside our differences," he said, suggesting "common efforts to ensure the continuous development of the country, not only to maintain part of the euro area, but also out of the crisis."
He said the interim government will make the necessary effort "to prove the Greek people in the past two years, the sacrifices made," referring to a substantial reduction in wages and pensions as well as a raft of tax increases. The main goal will be crucial for the rescue funds to national security, and continue to conduct negotiations with foreign creditors, he said.
It was explained to the tone of his speech, his departure not only from Greece's political, but also the signal from the country itself.
"I never take my position, the national good," he said. "For me, Greece is above all no matter where I go, I will continue in my heart the Greek flag." He added that he would do everything he can to support the new prime minister and the new government.
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