In his new book “Betting for Europe”, published on Monday, American investor George Soros launces a fierce attack against Chancellor Angela Merkel and German Finance minister Wolfgang Schauble's handling of the European economic crisis and particularly the way their policies affected Greece.

“I’m sorry to say that the review is not yet concluded, and further work is needed in Greece before the Troika can return to Athens,” said Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem at a news conference following Monday’s Eurogroup meeting.

The terrorist attack against the German ambassador's residence and ongoing revelations of graft are undermining Greek efforts for a succesful EU presidency, but Herr Schauble steps in for a rescue.