Τsipras: We fought a tough battle; We face difficult decisions

(Reuters) — Greek PM AlexisTsipras said that Greece fought a tough battle in the EU Summit.

“Now we face difficult decisions”, Tsipras told reporters after all night talks.

We took the responsibility for the decision to avert the most extreme plans by conservative circles in Europe.

We averted the plan of a financial choking and banking system collapse.

We managed to restructure debt and secure medium term financing. Greece will continue the fight to be able to return to growth.

We sent a message of dignity to all of Europe, Tsipras says.

“The deal is difficult but we averted the pursuit to move state assets abroad. We averted the plan for a financial strangulation and for the collapse of the banking system,” the Greek PM said.

Growth package of 35 bn Euros and debt restructuring will make markets understand that Grexit is a thing of the past.

He also promised that burdens will be distributed based on social justice. This time the burden will also fall on those who had not paid during the crisis. We need radical reforms to get rid of the old oligarchy.