2013年，因推行紧缩改革、裁撤公共部门，萨马拉斯政府遭遇不信任案。极端政治势力崛起与暴力事件频发，导致社会形势进一步动荡。希腊经济衰退速度放缓，即将迎来复苏的曙光。财政赤字显著下降，但公共债务居高不下，关于希腊债务减记和第三轮救助的争论再次搅动欧盟。
In 2013，due to the implementation of austerity reforms and the slashing of public sectors，the Samaras administration suffered a vote of no confidence. The rise of the extreme political forces and frequent violent cases resulted in further instability of the society. Meanwhile，the Greek economic recession slowed down and the dawn of recovery was on the way.The budget deficit decreased significantly，but public debt remained at high levels. Initiatives for write-down on the Greek debt and a third round of bailout stirred controversies again in the European Union.
