I appreciate that this could apply to many things such as economic policies, fashion sense or even kettles for all I know. However, my brain was heading towards those trying to find some effective leadership. Maybe the changes of last weekend might just be the catalyst for change that we have been waiting for to finally get things moving in Euroland and to try and break this seemingly intractable euro impasse. A combination of some Hollandaise on a tossed Greek salad may actually herald, not necessarily a wholesale change in policy but rather one of a change of emphasis.

Although the „austerity pact‟ may be sacrosanct to the German Chancellor, there is no reason why an encouraging growth ingredient cannot be added to the mix. This if not a perfect economic recipe for recovery, would be politically astute and reflect a level of empathy with popular frustrations. It would be seen, at least, to be providing some confidence in future growth rather than be the bleak picture laid out by some - many including our own dear leaders.

So with Greece continuing to be a mess and with a Euro exit (subset or suspension) or even a coup at the extreme, looking like possible options, France becomes the more important issue. If a „growth‟ policy can be allied to the current austerity agreement and potentially create the necessary confidence for central bond purchases, then a route for stabilisation and eventual recovery appears on the horizon. Perhaps action via such bodies as the European Investment Bank could provide the basis of a growth plan, whilst still ensuring that the disciplines of the austerity package are maintained. Now maybe there is a shaft of light – albeit I grant you a thin one.