Finance Minister Against Concessions to Greece and Spain

Brussels, 15 May - Finance Minister Janez Šušteršič said on Tuesday that there was a risk of Greece having to leave the eurozone if it fails to meet its aid programme commitments. He argued against potential concessions to Greece or Spain as a bad sign for countries who are trying to meet their fiscal goals.

Brussels, Belgium Finance Minister Janez Šuteršič (right) attends a meeting of EU financial ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Finance Minister Janez Šuteršič (right) attends a meeting of EU financial ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Finance Minister Janez Šuteršič (left) talking to Slovenia EU ambassador Rado Genorio (centre) and EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn (right) as he attends a meeting of EU financial ministers. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Finance Minister Janez Šuteršič (left) talking to Slovenia EU ambassador Rado Genorio (centre) and EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn (right) as he attends a meeting of EU financial ministers.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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