Samaras Calls On Greeks to Resist Syriza’s Siren Song

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras called on Greeks to ignore the “irresponsible” promises of his political rivals and pledged he won’t let the troika force through any more budget cuts.

In a speech in Athens yesterday, Samaras said he’s told Greece’s official creditors he won’t accept their demands for more austerity because the country has proved it can meet its budget goals. The Greek government is waiting for a verdict from the International Monetary Fund, European Central Bank and euro area on its progress in meeting the terms of its 240 billion euro ($300 billion) bailout.