Rebirth: Super Banking System

Chapter 2495: Chapter 2333: Dug Their Own Pit

Since there’s no turning back.

Then.

We can only remedy it later.

"Find Locke, and have a good talk."

"Yes!"

"Explain the pros and cons to him clearly. Once out of the Eurozone, not only will there be no EU aid, but loans will also need to be repaid."

"Let him weigh it carefully."

"..."

So many loans.

It’s almost impossible for Greece to repay them. In fact, from the EU’s perspective, Greece’s only path is to seek EU debt restructuring.

Otherwise.

It’s a dead end.

...

Several core EU countries are hopping mad.

On the other side.

Locke’s inauguration ceremony proceeds leisurely. A new president, a new cabinet. In the past, if it were not for promising benefits,

don’t even think about getting a vote.

Now.

The EU’s harsh measures have infuriated Greek citizens, giving him an opportunity. Without promising higher benefits, he gained support.

Of course.

Locke doesn’t care if the ballots are real or fake.

Anyway.

He’s already come to power.

Next.

Is to follow his own thoughts and the will of those behind him to perform the next act well. Although Greece will experience a period of pain,

however.

ultimate victory will come.

...

Huaxia.

Shanghai Stock Market.

Watching the energetic Locke on stage in the video, Tang Qing smiled with satisfaction. This piece on the chessboard finally landed. To ensure Locke’s rise to power,

inevitably.

The fighters used some means.

For example.

ballots.

Although many Greeks are furious, they haven’t lost all reason. Many still hope to return to the embrace of the EU.

That way, there’s money to spend.

Otherwise.

If it goes back to the past,

their benefits will absolutely shrink significantly. This matter must be resolved quickly. Otherwise, under EU’s rounds of sanctions, citizens can only compromise.

Thus.

Certain manipulations were done on the ballots.

Let Locke win.

Want to investigate?

Ha!

That underestimates the fighters’ means too much. Even if recounted sheet by sheet, the final result would still be the same. No one can reverse this game.

If one thinks it’s just about changing ballots, that’s too naive.

...

A week later.

"Unyielding?"

The news comes, making several core countries frown. He’s determined to the end. What exactly makes Locke so insistent on withdrawing?

This point.

They actually know a bit.

Back then.

When Greece abandoned its currency to join the Eurozone, Locke was an opponent. But that opposition was based on Greece’s low debt at the time.

Now.

Debt towers high.

Opposing again,

it’s considered oblivious to the situation, ignoring the times, acting recklessly.

"Sanctions!"

"Increase sanctions! Let them know our power."

"Right."

"Agreed."

"Support."

"..."

A chorus of agreement.

Just.

Many sense something strange, but can’t put a finger on it.

They don’t think too much.

Immediately.

Several core countries reached a consensus. On the previous restrictions on Greek bank personal withdrawals, they reduced it again, allowing only fifty euros per person per day.

Once the news broke.

Europe was shaken.

"Fifty euros? What can you buy with that little money?"

"It’s bad."

"Greece can’t hold on for long."

"Deserve it."

"..."

Many express sympathy for Greece.

Of course.

There are also those who cheer. The cursing battle between Greece and several countries like France and Germany hasn’t stopped for a year. Seeing further sanctions,

many applaud.

Soon.

The back-and-forth quarrels resumed, lively as ever.

...

That night.

All over Greece, queues formed at banks. The new sanctions take effect after midnight, so they could still withdraw a bit more before then.

"Bastards."

"A bunch of heartless politicians."

"Xie Te."

"Too much."

"..."

They curse the EU for treating them this way. Although many regret it, under this big environment, they can’t give in.

Early spring.

Evening breeze.

A group of people in line to withdraw money.

This scene.

Was faithfully recorded by journalists.

Then.

The entire public opinion stirred up again. Watching all this, many in key countries were pleased, because it meant the sanctions were effective.

However.

Their smiles held a different significance. What many didn’t know was their triumphant smiles stimulated others.

...

Three days later.

On the fourth day of Greece being hit by the second round of financial sanctions.

Public Opinion.

Sudden turn.

Reuters (UK) published: "Has the overly powerful EU become an obstacle?"

In the article.

Mentioning the Greek debt issue is minimal. More is analyzed about what the EU’s two financial sanctions on Greece really signify?

EU.

Today it can do this to Greece.

Then.

In the future.

Can it do this to any EU member? Such unrestricted financial sanction power, is it tyranny for Eurozone countries?

Clearly.

It is.

Sanction at the slightest disagreement.

Such behavior.

Is too overbearing.

In short.

They expanded on the EU’s ’sanctions’ power. Strongly condemning the EU’s act of lashing its former ally Greece.

Hegemony.

In the West, exercising power over third-world countries, they can turn a blind eye.

But.

When it comes to their own kind, it’s different. The contents were truly piercing, portraying the EU as an obstacle to all of Europe.

True or false,

the content,

is very inflammatory.

In an instant.

All of Europe was shocked.

"Seeing it like this, indeed, the EU is a bit excessive."

"Frightening."

"Today it’s Greece, next whom? The Eurozone only allows entry, no exit? What logic is that? Strongly condemning the misuse of financial power by the EU."

"The persecution must stop."

"This trend must not continue."

"Right."

"Looking at the smiles of some in the EU a few days ago, now it’s so annoying. Do they really think joining the Eurozone means becoming a beast of burden for them?"

"Support Greece."

"..."

Public opinion exploded.

Yes.

Greece asked for it. But so what? The EU’s financial sanction power is a reality, not just a nominal power.

No one wants a sword hanging over their head.

Indeed.

They joined the Eurozone for benefits, but humans often temporarily overlook risks when seeing benefits. Once benefits are received,

they must find a way to remove the sword.

Whether Greece was wrong,

now,

is no longer important. What’s important is they noticed there’s also a sword over their heads, even if not a threat now, it still doesn’t sit well.

...

Seeing the public opinion.

"Hiss!"

The EU.

Top officials in several core countries couldn’t help but gasp. The development of things seemed different from what they expected, as if they dug a pit for themselves.

Trapped themselves in the pit.

No wonder.

At the time of the decision, there was a sense of something odd; it was a politician’s instinct. But this instinct was not thoroughly considered then,

resulting in the current situation where there’s a mess to clean up.