Let's get it over with

Getting "rid of" the troika and exiting the bailout programme is seen as a big goal for the government. It is all wrapped up in grand phrases, such as "regaining our economic sovereignity". While this may be good politics, a reality check is also needed.

Having to enter a bailout programme and subject ourselves to the oversight of the troika was, of course, calamitous. Yet, for the most part, the troika - the ...