Greek Economy Minister George Stathakis said on Wednesday steps are taken to ease bank restrictions and normalize imports and exports, adding that capital controls will be lifted “very soon”.

Germany, which has taken a tough line on Greece, has profited from the country’s crisis to the tune of 100 billion euros, according to a new studyower interest payments on funds the government borrowed amid investor “flights to safety”, the study said.

A first opinion poll after snap elections were called appeared showing ruling SYRIZA with a lead of two percentage points over main opposition New Democracy party, with 24 percent to 22 percent.