Bank of Greece Governor forced out? Jan 28 2015, 15:27 ET | By: Stephen Alpher, SA News Editor Contact this editor with comments or a news tip An unconfirmed report says Bank of Greece Governor Stournaras is set to resign his position under pressure from new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. If true, it would suggest a Greek exit from EMU has become closer to a reality.
I hope the Greek people know what they got themselves into
Also,,,, Architect of Greek austerity policies may exit central bank Jan 28 2015, 15:44 ET | By: Stephen Alpher, SA News Editor Contact this editor with comments or a news tip Yannis Stournaras only became the head of the Bank of Greece last summer, amid a broad cabinet reshuffle by then-Prime Minister Samaras. Prior to that role, he was finance minister, which means he was essentially in charge of the austerity drive which the Greek electorate finally rebelled against over the weekend.Given that context, reports that the new government is pressuring him to go shouldn't be a huge surprise.Previously: Bank of Greece Governor forced out? (Jan. 28)
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