Dijsselbloem tells Greece: Implement the program and at the end of 2018 we’ll look again at the debt
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Greece should implement what was agreed with its creditors last summer and at the end of 2018 Greece’s debt and primary surpluses may be discussed, the head of the Eurogroup, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, said on Wednesday during a meeting with Greek journalists in The Hague.
“The message is: Do what we agreed on”, he said, summing up the attitude that will be followed the institutions with regard to Greece, following the completion of the first program review.
Asked by ANA-MPA on the consequences of the Brexit, Dijsselbloem said Britain’s decision causes uncertainty and one cannot make guesses. He also said Brexit will have the least impact on Greece because the country is protected, “shielded” by the Europe’s money and its adjustment program.
The parameters that Greece should focus on are political and economic stability and attracting investments. He also said Greece needs to rebuild trust which “leaves with a horse and returns by foot”.
Dijsselbloem also clarified that last year’s instability caused a lot of damage to Greece and if the program is not implemented, there will be more damage. “If a political game is played there will be an economic price,” he noted.
Ν. Melisova, ANA-MPA, The Hague