Greek austerity measures hit the poor

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou announced new austerity measures on Wednesday. But they will primarily effect the lives of the country's poor, writes the daily Ta Nea: "We've all cottoned on by now. The only way forward is with a drastic austerity policy. ... But there are people behind the facts and figures. And we're not talking about those with money, those who are faring moderately well, but about those who have long been living under the poverty line. These roughly two million people ... await the upcoming elections with enormous trepidation. Huge upheavals await them as far as their plans for their families, work and studies go. ... Even young people's plans about whether or not to live together will change enormously. These people are owed an explanation. Perhaps even an apology."

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