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> France and Germany has no option but to negotiate.

Again, basic knowledge of the current public opinions of either countries on the subject strongly indicates the contrary.

I do not have the background required to have an informed opinion about the economical consequences of such situation.

Just stating the obvious from a pure political standpoint IMHO.

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I'm not disagreeing with you on the public opinion of either France or Germany on Greece. But it is in their leader's (France and Germany's) best interest to `help` Greece despite the public's opinion, as public opinion does not always align to the needed course of action.

In Greece's situation, the public opinion (by form of referendum) is used to cement their bargaining position, i.e. the people are ready to accept the repercussions of debt default if they don't get a better deal.

Which is why the negotiation is continuing / will continue, otherwise it will be a terrible lose-lose situation for all.

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