Failing to reach a deal to rescue Greece from a looming default would be the beginning of the end for the eurozone, Greek Prime Minister told the Italian daily Corriere della Sera.

Asked by the newspaper if a failure to agree on the rescue deal, meaning that Greece would soon likely default on its debts, would also be a failure for Europe, Tsipras said "I think that is evident. It would be the beginning of the end for the eurozone."