Germany Must Make Greece’s Vote Count

Now that Greek voters have done the right thing, it’s Angela Merkel’s turn to tell the German electorate a few home truths about the euro.

Sunday’s narrow victory for pro-bailout parties in Greece offers heartening proof that voters can reject comforting delusions -- such as the defeated Syriza party’s idea that Greece could renege on its bailout terms and stay in the euro -- provided that politicians take a clear stand to explain reality, warts and all.