Samaras Calls for Early Presidential Election in Greece

The transcript discusses Greece's political and financial challenges, focusing on the Prime Minister's struggle to secure votes for a new president and the implications of moving the presidential election date forward. It highlights Greece's desire to exit the bailout program and replace it with a precautionary credit line, which has not been achieved. The Dutch Finance Minister's statement on the progress and the arrival of auditors in Athens is mentioned. The transcript also covers the issues between the troika and the Greek government, including a budget gap and economic projections, with the leftist party Syriza using the situation to their advantage.

What is the main reason for moving the presidential election date forward in Greece?

• To align with international election standards

• To end political uncertainty

• To accommodate the Prime Minister's schedule

• To coincide with a national holiday

What was Greece's initial plan to replace the bailout program?

• Austerity measures

• A new bailout package

• A precautionary line of credit

• An increase in foreign investments

Which political party in Greece is leading the polls and using the bailout situation to their advantage?

• New Democracy

• PASOK

• Golden Dawn

• Syriza

What is one of the main financial disagreements between Greece and the troika?

• The growth projections for Greece

• The level of foreign debt

• The timeline for economic recovery

• The amount of foreign aid

What was Greece's economic growth rate in the third quarter, and how did it compare to the EU average?

• 1.7%, equal to the EU average

• 1.9%, higher than the EU average

• 2.0%, above the EU average

• 1.5%, below the EU average