Rebirth: Super Banking System Chapter 2458 - 2296: Another Referendum

At this instant.

European Union.

A new meeting was called to address the Greek crisis. The room buzzed with energy as different sides voiced their views, sparking heated arguments over whether to rescue Greece or let it falter.

"We must not bail them out."

"Agreed."

"Their arrogance is unacceptable—refusing repayment and wielding public pressure against us; we won't stand for it."

"Precisely."

"Yet if we refuse aid and Greece defaults for real, how do we respond? It's time to launch the rescue mechanism; postponing solves nothing."

"Why rush things?"

"True enough."

"Remember, we possess the decisive leverage; why dread Greece?"

"..."

In the midst of the discussion.

The dominant view pivoted from bailout to rejecting intimidation. Numerous attendees sensed an odd vibe in the session, though they couldn't quite identify the cause.

Since.

Opponents of the aid package presented compelling justifications.

...

In the end.

"No yielding!"

The motion gained approval through a majority decision.

Certainly.

The Greek dilemma demands a fix, but simply pouring funds isn't the answer. The consensus holds that profound changes are essential for Greece.

Salaries.

Perks.

Pensions.

...

Every outlay.

Needs trimming to reasonable standards, and steps like slashing civil service jobs are required to demonstrate Greece's resolve against its debt burden.

Afterward.

The official paper was dispatched to Greece, penned in stern tones, pressing them to confront facts and shun illusions, detailing the perils of default plus stern warnings.

...

Greece.

Capital city.

Upon receiving the dispatch.

"..."

The leader shot a glare. Such demands from the EU weren't new this year, pushing Greece toward internal overhaul; the status quo can't persist.

Nothing fresh here.

Still.

The challenge of reform looms large.

Cutting social supports.

Would lead to.

His ousting the very next day, since Greek people ignore hardships; slash their pay or aids, and they'll boot the leader out.

To put it bluntly.

Leader.

In the public's view, the key duty is securing loans to sustain lavish benefits. Fail at that, and a successor steps in.

All boils down to.

That straightforwardness.

Currently.

The EU's insistence feels like a nudge toward his exit; how can he consent?

Irritated.

Demoralized.

Right now.

A sense of despair gripped him over this tangled debt fiasco, convinced it's beyond fixing amid relentless pressures.

Worn out.

Nevertheless.

Occupying the seat still, he has to ponder ways to shatter this impasse. Before long, the advisory team assembled anew.

"Ideas?"

"Any solid plans remaining?"

The leader inquired.

After hearing.

Advisors traded looks, staying mute; if viable solutions existed, things wouldn't have worsened so. Surprisingly, the EU dismissed the uproar from the streets.

Naturally.

There's tactical maneuvering involved; they can't cave at every protest. Yet the gap between parties is vast, and curbing spending proves immensely tough.

This fact.

Even with ongoing tactics, the EU remains unyielding.

Thus.

An alternate route is imperative.

At that juncture.

One advisor ventured:

"Mr. President, the last public vote lacked punch. Perhaps we could hold a poll on departing the Eurozone."

"Reverting to the Drachma."

"Through this action."

"The EU would definitely freak out."

His suggestion.

Struck a chord forcefully, leaving fellow advisors in shock; the Drachma, Greece's pre-Euro currency, marked a bold proposition.

That said.

After reflection, it seemed like a last-ditch gambit, but doubts arose: "And if the vote favors exiting the Eurozone?"

Hearing this.

The suggester offered a faint grin.

"Easy."

"Should the outcome push for departure, the EU will lose it. Plus, exit isn't immediate; countless steps are needed, not an instant shift."

"Ultimately."

"If departure truly occurs... timing-wise, it falls to the following administration."

Known as.

Passing the buck.

Stage a grand display first, heedless of future turmoil.

On hearing.

Silence enveloped the chamber.

Then enthusiasm surged.

"Right, let the next team deal with it. We tackle the immediate hurdle; fortune might even ease the ongoing woes."

"Spot on."

"I support it."

"Solid plan."

"..."

The majority of advisors voiced support. For in their estimation, the odds of actually exiting the Eurozone remained slim.

They figured.

The successor could wield it as leverage in EU talks. Their own tenure wraps up mid-year.

Hence.

Future issues held little appeal.

From the head position.

The leader absorbed his team's buzz, sensing a rescue rope, viewing it as Greece's sole escape.

Hmph!

A no-repay vote falls short.

Thus.

Euro exit ought to do the trick, though he doubted it'd materialize, aiming to leverage it for some dignity.

"Approved."

"Move forward," he declared.

...

On that day.

The EU's decision went public.

People in fellow Euro nations rejoiced, whereas Greeks decried it, branding the EU ruthless for targeting their supports.

Rejected it.

Marched in streets.

Demonstrated.

Slung insults digitally.

Fired back in comments.

At core.

Anti-EU fervor swelled massively.

The following day.

Greece revealed plans for yet another public vote, its topic jolting worldwide press; Greece seeks Eurozone departure?

Wow!

Is this the real Greece?

Back then.

Greece hustled to enter the EU and Eurozone, but now defaults loom and exit beckons—what gives?

Yet.

Press thrives on escalating tales.

...

Icefield.

Daily chores wrapped up once more.

"What?"

"Proactively quitting the bloc?"

"..."

The crew reeled from the report, figuring that a mere one percent exit risk should come from EU initiative.

Who knew.

Greece would float it themselves, via another poll.

"They won't vote out, will they?"

"I reckon it's too massive a step."

"..."

The team doubted Greece's departure; drawing from their intel, press gaps, or gut logic.

Predicting such a monumental shift proved elusive.

Around the fire.

"Tang Qing, your take?" Chai Ren murmured.

"The odds of an exit vote are substantial; the cause mirrors the earlier default poll—Greek folks are raging now."

Likewise.

A straightforward inference basis.

Rather basic.

But.

This round, Chai Ren caught on; Tang Qing's phrasing stayed cautious. High chance basically means it's bound to unfold, so now just.

Wait silently for the outcome.