Sources say that creditors required the saving of 9.5 out of 11.5 billion euro to be implemented by cutting salaries, pensions and benefits.

In 2009, they accounted for 8.9% of the total foreign investment; currently down to 7.7%. The National Bank of Greece withdrew 145 million euro from its leasing company in Bulgaria and Cosmote withdrew 64 million euro.

Greeks have no confidence in political parties.