Minister Confident New EU Rules Would Prevent Greece Redux

Brussels, 15 March - Slovenian Finance Minister Franc Krizanic expressed confidence that new budget discipline and economic coordination rules adopted by the EU finance ministers on Tuesday were sufficient to prevent a repeat of the Greek crisis.

Brussels Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (right) attends EU meeting of finance ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (right) attends EU meeting of finance ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (right) speaks to German State Secretary Joerg Asmussen at the EU meeting of finance ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (right) speaks to German State Secretary Joerg Asmussen at the EU meeting of finance ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (centre) attends EU meeting of finance ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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Finance Minister Franc Krizanic (centre) attends EU meeting of finance ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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