What comes first for Greece is the implementation of the Eurogroup agreement, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said during a joint press conference with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday after their meeting at the European Commission headquarters.
On whether Germany is ready to negotiate a new financial bailout for Greece in the summer, Merkel said that what comes first is the implementation of the Eurogroup agreement. She pointed out that every possible effort is being made for the successful conclusion of the second financial assistance to Greece and added that the three institutions will review the implementation of everything that was agreed.
Chancellor Merkel insisted that there still is a lot left to be done before the successful conclusion of the Greek program and reminded that the Bundestag (German Parliament) has approved the extension of the Greek program with an overwhelming majority.
On his part, Juncker said that it is premature to speculate about a third program for Greece, adding that all efforts focus on the implementation of the Eurogroup agreement. He also noted that over the next few months, Greece should not make unilateral decisions and pointed out that the social relief measures adopted will have to be accompanied by equivalent measures.
(source: ana-mpa)
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