But it is also about putting Greece on a sustainable path for the future; limiting the load that is bequeathed to our descendants; and ensuring that those that created fiscal problems take responsibility for them. What Greece has achieved And indeed, this is what is happening in Greece today.
The commitment the Greek people have shown to fiscal consolidation has been remarkable, even in international comparison. The primary deficit has declined by almost 10 percentage points of GDP between 2009 and 2012. Taking into account the deep and prolonged recession, the underlying fiscal adjustment has been even larger.