BILD: But the parties that reject the reforms will be the ones that win in the upcoming elections. Draghi: To overcome the crisis, Greece needs a stable political situation. BILD: Why should taxpayers in Germany and other euro area countries be liable if it goes wrong? Draghi: The fact is that European taxpayers have taken on a lot for Greece.
So far, the consensus forecast predicts that real GDP could increase by some 3.4% in 2000 and by 3.0% in 2001, while consumer prices will grow by 1.2% in both years, although more recent forecasts indicate that prices could rise more rapidly.