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Mr Khan said:
routsounmanman said:
Why does everyone keep saying that? Noone can force us out of the Euro, we can very well default within the Euro.

Because it would be much easier for Greece to apply stimulus with a currency better-suited to their own needs. No-one can force them out, but what can happen is a mutual acknowledgment of of the benefits of going their separate ways.

That said, if Greece tanks the Euro, then you'll have the loose money you need to regenerate employment.

I was reffering to the notion that the EU will kick us out of the Euro if we don't accept the bailout terms, which is plain bluff, and a way to shape the upcoming elections to their liking (the EU officials). Of course, the Drachma was a way better currency for Greece, but it would be almost suicidal to go back right now.

Yes, our exports and tourism would flourish, but our debt would become even more daunting, unpayble, thus we'd have to default. And with the devalued Drachma, we couldn't import gas, petrol, medicine,etc...