Interview with Athanasios Ellis
Published in Kathimerini, December 12, 2010
Finally, Mr. Strauss-Khan described as excellent his relationship with Prime Minister Papandreou and Finance Minister Papaconstantinou, and said the government has reacted in a timely fashion to the looming crisis. He called the demonstrations against his recent visit to Athens as "part of every healthy democracy" and expressed understanding for the people who are upset, noting that "ordinary workers and pensioners have done their part" and there is a need for the high-income earners to contribute their part.
