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Athens News Agency: News in English, 10-02-13
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[01] Gov't statement on PM's comment regarding EU, econ crisis
[01] Gov't statement on PM's comment regarding EU, econ crisis
The Greek government spokesman issued a statement on Friday evening
following press questions regarding same-day attributed comments to
Prime Minister George Papandreou over a "timid" response by the
European Union vis-?-vis the economic crisis.
"It is obvious that there was timidity, awkwardness and polyphony (of
views) by the EU over the past few months of the crisis, the result
being to undermine unified support (by the EU) over this period.
Conversely, during last nightâs (Wednesday) Summit in Brussels a
âsignificant decisionâ was taken, something that the prime minister
praised at todayâs (Thursday) Cabinet meeting (in Athens). The EU
provided us with political and institutional support," government
spokesman Giorgos Petalotis said in a prepared statement.
"The battle, however, that Europe is waging today against
international speculation is not over ⦠a battle to transform
policies and regulations in order to deal with international marketsâ
ills," he said, concluding:
"We are also waging this battle today for our own credibility, so that
our country can again stand on its feet."
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