It is possible that the present strike wave will die down, but the situation in Greece will remain tense. The population has had enough of this government and its policies and there will be further struggles. The 8,000 sacked bus workers are continuing their protests, and enjoy broad public sympathy according to opinion polls.
Furthermore big internal pressure is building up on the PASOK leadership for a more dynamic policy. Party members and supporters are asking "why don't we topple this government?"
The government has suffered considerable damage in recent months but is hoping that the storm will pass. Even if it does, it will 27 soon face another. *
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