&gt; Rather than an intelligent abstract policy of allowing Greek to make their own decisions.<p>I think the point was that Greece needs to change and arguably are incapable of making the decisions that need to be made. Germany felt that there was an need&#x2F;opportunity to impose that change. Whether it was the right move or will be successful is a completely seperate discussion.<p>The rampant tax avoidance, the unsustainable pension system, the very low productivity and the culture that allowed Greece to lie their way into the EU all need to stop if they are going to be a successful part of Europe.