New deadline for Greek debt deal
- 9 years ago
Eurozone leaders have given Greece until Thursday to present a comprehensive reform package to the Eurogroup finance ministers.
But the agreement came with a stark warning from European Council President Donald Tusk.
“Until now I have avoided talking about deadlines but tonight I have to say it loud and clear that the final deadline ends this week,” he told reporters at a press conference after the summit. “All of us are responsible for the crisis and all of us have a responsibility to resolve it.”
Participants said Tuesday’s talks were constructive but the outcome still depends on the substance of the final Greek proposal.
Commission President Jean-Claude Junker said nothing could be ruled out.
“The Commission is prepared for everything: we have a Grexit scenario, prepared in details; we have a scenario as far as humanitarian aid is concerned; and we have – and that is the scenario that I prefer – a scenario to deal with the problem now, keeping Greece as a member of th
But the agreement came with a stark warning from European Council President Donald Tusk.
“Until now I have avoided talking about deadlines but tonight I have to say it loud and clear that the final deadline ends this week,” he told reporters at a press conference after the summit. “All of us are responsible for the crisis and all of us have a responsibility to resolve it.”
Participants said Tuesday’s talks were constructive but the outcome still depends on the substance of the final Greek proposal.
Commission President Jean-Claude Junker said nothing could be ruled out.
“The Commission is prepared for everything: we have a Grexit scenario, prepared in details; we have a scenario as far as humanitarian aid is concerned; and we have – and that is the scenario that I prefer – a scenario to deal with the problem now, keeping Greece as a member of th