Merkel Reveals What Really Happened Behind the Scenes of the Greek Debt Crisis

Speaking with journalist Alexis Papachelas before a full audience, Merkel recounted behind-the-scenes moments that shaped the fate of Greece and, by extension, the European Union. When asked about the prospect of a Grexit during the height of the Eurozone crisis, she revealed she was in constant communication with her then-Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble, updating him every two hours. Despite Schäuble’s strong support for Greece’s exit from the euro, Merkel remained firm in her opposition. “We are a union,” she said. “We have taken on responsibilities and cannot go backwards.” She acknowledged the intense political tension her stance created, particularly with