Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 14-12-08
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[01] Eurogroup president: Extension of Greek programme remains open
[01] Eurogroup president: Extension of Greek programme remains open
ANA/MPA---Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Monday stated that
"the issue of the extension of the Greek programme remains open".
At a press question whether a six-month extension will be given to the
Greek programme, he answered that the extension depends on the progress
that has been succeeded in the implementation of the programme, adding
that the troika will brief the eurozone's Finance ministers.
Dijsselbloem also said that it must be decided if the Greek programme
is possible to 'close' at the end of the year or an extension will be
necessary "The issue remains open," he stated.
However, the head of the Eurogroup expressed his concern on the strict
timetables over an agreeement between the Greek government and the troika
saying that all involved sides should try to proceed quickly with the
negotiations until the end of the year.
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