French President Francois Hollande
told Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras that his government
must demonstrate commitment to overhauling its economy so Europe
can do its part and move on from the debt crisis.
“Greece needs once again to demonstrate the credibility of its program and the determination of its leaders to go all the way,” Hollande said at a joint press conference with Samaras after talks in Paris today. “Once these commitments, which are not only financial but about structural reforms that the Greeks want, have been ratified by parliament and confirmed, Europe must do its part.”
While Hollande repeated his view that he wants Greece to stay in the euro, his remarks underline the hardening of France’s position since Greece’s budget troubles were first made public in late 2009. Samaras, for his part, said that he’s determined to keep his country in the 17-nation single currency.
“Many say Greece won’t make it, that it can’t stay in the euro,” Samaras said. “I came here to say Greece will make it, it will stay in the euro zone.”
Samaras also addressed Hollande’s concern directly, saying the Greek government will meet its obligations. “Of course we need to make an effort,” he said. “We can keep our promises and goals, reduce our deficit and debt, accomplish structural reforms.”
Read more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-25/hollande-tells-samaras-to-show-greek-commitment-to-get-support.html
“Greece needs once again to demonstrate the credibility of its program and the determination of its leaders to go all the way,” Hollande said at a joint press conference with Samaras after talks in Paris today. “Once these commitments, which are not only financial but about structural reforms that the Greeks want, have been ratified by parliament and confirmed, Europe must do its part.”
While Hollande repeated his view that he wants Greece to stay in the euro, his remarks underline the hardening of France’s position since Greece’s budget troubles were first made public in late 2009. Samaras, for his part, said that he’s determined to keep his country in the 17-nation single currency.
“Many say Greece won’t make it, that it can’t stay in the euro,” Samaras said. “I came here to say Greece will make it, it will stay in the euro zone.”
Samaras also addressed Hollande’s concern directly, saying the Greek government will meet its obligations. “Of course we need to make an effort,” he said. “We can keep our promises and goals, reduce our deficit and debt, accomplish structural reforms.”
Read more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-25/hollande-tells-samaras-to-show-greek-commitment-to-get-support.html
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