Alexis Tsipras said that "there is no Baltakos Gate, there is a Samaras Gate," alluding to the scandal involving a publicised discussion between Baltakos and Kasidiaris.

The American Jewish Congress has issued an announcement calling the resignation of Takis Baltakos entirely warranted, but puts full support behind Greek PM.

Exiting the state accounting office, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras announced an offset of VAT debts, noting also that this is a very significant reform that will very soon lead to market stabilization.