EPP Group Chair Manfred Weber on election in Greece

Statement by Manfred Weber MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament, on the election result in Greece:

"It is disappointing to see that the right and honest path chosen by PM Antonis Samaras for Greece was not acknowledged. The reform path is bearing fruit and needs to be continued. Soon it will become clear that the promises given to the Greek people by Syriza candidate Tsipras are nothing but electoral lies. European taxpayers will not be ready to pay for Mr Tsipras' empty promises. Europe stands ready to show solidarity with Greece if the commitments agreed upon are fully respected. All commitments must be fulfilled."