Revista de prensa | 06/02/2012

Athens struggles over reforms

The troika has presented Greece with an ultimatum. Prime Minister Lucas Papademos must inform the EU, IMF and ECB today of whether his governing coalition will accept the austerity requirements in return for further financial assistance. The party leaders are particularly reluctant to accept labour market reforms. The country consequently remains a danger for the financial markets, some commentators write, while others call for the pressure on Greece to be eased.