Three interpretations of Greek action. The numerous contradictory reactions that have followed the initiative by Mr Papandreou to organise a referendum on the decisions made on 27 October can be summarised in three different ways: (1) the Greek prime minister considers that the Greek people will vote in favour and the position of his country will be strengthened within the EU; (2) Papandreou has been so weakened at a national level (even within his government and political party) that it is...