Greece is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. The country is now the sick man of Europe and the Commision is losing patience with it.

The shock therapy the new government is introducing threatens to ignite social protests. The Finance Minister, George Papaconstantinou, is trying to steer the country through these choppy waters but can he do it?

The full interview with George Papaconstantinou will be broadcast on Monday 11th January 2010.

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