Athens News Agency: News in English, 10-01-11
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[01] Rehn: No question of Greece quitting eurozone
[01] Rehn: No question of Greece quitting eurozone
BRUSSELS (ANA-MPA/V. Demiris) - New Economic and Monetary Affairs
Commissioner Olli Rehn, speaking before a relevant European Parliament
committee here on Monday, reiterated that there was no question of
Greece leaving the eurozone.
Replying to MEPs' questions, Rehn said the Greek government, which will
present the Commission with a policy package on decreasing its
double-digit budget deficit, is committed to solving this problem with
seriousness.
He added that the Commission is watching the situation in Greece with
some concern and added that in January and February decisions will be
taken over whatever the next steps.
Rehn also said that the eurozone's stability is not being threatened by
Greece's case, but stressed that action must be taken soon in Greece to
prevent a worsening of the situation.
Replying to another question on Greece's statistical figures, Rehn said
Greece constitutes an extraordinary case and that serious problems
exist that must be dealt with.
The Commissioner further stressed that the Commission and Eurostat are
supporting Greece with the measures it is taking, insisting, in
parallel, on the need for correct and reliable data to be conveyed to
EU services.
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