''..Changing Greece’s mentalities and attitudes to the state is a task that will last an entire generation, beyond the political lifetime of George Papandreou, the prime minister. His job now is to persuade the silent majority of Greeks who do not benefit from insider privileges that they will ultimately gain from the reforms. He must also contain the discontent of ministers worried that their political careers are under threat because the reforms limit their ability to exercise patronage. To clear the air, he may feel compelled to call an election before the government completes its four-year term in 2013. On his present record, he would deserve to win..'' F.T.
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