What is Papandreou thinking?

The Greek, German and British press weigh in on the referendum debate - is Papandreou sacrificing the eurozone's interests for his own career, and should the people have their say?

IN THE PAPERS

By Elena CASAS

Greek papers Eleftherotypia (left) and Kathimerini (right) rarely agree on anything - but they both think Papandreou is set to lose this referendum, and bring down his government.

There's also disagreement in Germany - Die Zeit says the move will spark chaos, but the Financial Times Deutschland thinks it could be a canny trick.

The New York Times reports more and more ordinary Greeks back leaving the euro altogether - and returning to the drachma.

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