A tighter Euro-union, especially one where decisions are made by persons other than Greece's political leaders and inspired by Greece's administration, could be the best thing that can happen to Greece this side of the end of WW-2.

Greece is in the wake of new elections. This, in and of itself, would not be very troublesome -- bar the cost of elections that Greece can hardly afford.
The problem is that Greek voters seem to persist in their preference for the partisan, "we will show 'em" type, of party.
The dregs of popularity of Pasok, Greece's dying socialist party, were picked up by another party named "Syriza" that is, in many aspects, a re-launch of Pasok, with a refurbished "left-wing" architecture; Pasok had lost the lustre of the left in recent years and the brand has eroded -- hence the re-branding and repositioning.

Fortunately for Greeks, 70-80% of the vote is NOT in favour but coalitions may serve where voters do not!

In matters political, Greeks are fatally attracted to things left of centre. The left syndrome does not affect Greeks' predilection for expensive cars, designer clothes, condos and sundry, but it manifests itself in their elections. You do not have to be a staunch leftist to attract, in Greece it is enough to brand yourself left... SO, the "left" parties bunched together do gather a sizeable chunk of the vote.


Scandal after scandal, in the 30 years after Greece joined the EU, the Greek "political-administrative" complex has plundered billions of euro, if one is to believe the reports, the court-cases, the media allegations and what seems to be a plethora of evidence. Yet Greece's politicians are still vowing for a seat in parliament promising to "turn over a new leaf". Presumably, the idea is that having made their stash Greek politicians vow to keep their hands away from the till. For now.



So, since the powers that be are not interested in the welfare of their country and the Greek electorate is confused, hoodwinked or, for whatever the ailment, unable to take charge,there are three ways of saving the country:
a) change the rules of government
b) keep the rules and appoint a foreigner to do the job.
c) hope for a miracle.

All Greeks should opt for c anyway.

The rest is up to them, unless the EU saves the day. Again.