From the World Socialist Web Site
The response of the European powers and the Syriza-led government in Greece to the landslide “no” vote on the austerity measures demanded by the European Union (EU) has brought to the fore the basic political issues confronting the working class.
The massive popular repudiation of the policy of the European banks has shocked both the ruling elites of Europe and their partners within Greece, including Syriza itself. In the face of a relentless campaign of intimidation, including economic blackmail, media propaganda and threats from sections of the military, Greek workers and youth declared overwhelmingly their opposition to the assault on jobs, wages and pensions.
In the capitals of the major European powers and in the United States, a debate is underway over how to respond. Germany has taken the lead in heaping contempt on the rejection of its demands by the Greek working class, responding to Sunday’s vote with more denunciations, threats and ultimatums.
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