The dilemma is splitting constitutional law experts. Some of them believe that compliance with the prescribed procedure will delay the new elections, whereas time is flying to the detriment of Greece.

The two-hour talks between five of the seven leaders of major political forces have not yielded results and new elections will be held in Greece. President Carlos Papoulias is expected to form a caretaker government on Wednesday, which will undertake to hold the second elections. The exact election date is expected to be announced tomorrow, but according to unofficial sources, it will be 17 June this year.

The New Democracy deputy urged his colleagues to give up their remuneration, if Parliament opened for several days without a government.

Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker is trying to dispel the clouds hanging over Greece. He called stupid and propaganda the rumours that Greece would exit the euro area.