Greek fury at EU partners over ‘psychology of looming collapse’ / Greeks back PM’s austerity drive / Athens to resist push for greater austerity

Article reports that Greece unleashed a fierce attack on its European Union partners on the 12 February 2010, accusing them of creating a 'psychology of looming collapse' a day after they had pledged support for the country's crisis-hit government.

Germany's Chancellor Merkel is insisting Athens bears initial responsibility for restoring confidence in Greece. Ms Merkel's tough stance has overwhelming political and popular support in Germany.

EurActiv, 15.2.10: EU finance ministers to pressure Greece on reform http://www.euractiv.com/en/euro/eu-finance-ministers-pressure-greece-reforms

BBC News, 12.2.10: Greek PM Papandreou calls EU response 'timid' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8513430.stm

ESO: Background information: Greece to pay price of scrutiny for help http://www.europeansources.info/record/greece-to-pay-price-of-scrutiny-for-help/

Kathimerini, 13.2.10: PM says EU also to blame http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100002_13/02/2010_114888

Kathimerini, 12.2.10: Take charge, Athens! http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_columns_100018_12/02/2010_114866

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