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6 Jan 2015
Germany’s goal is to keep Greece in the Euro Zone - German Vice Chancellor Gabriel
FXStreet (Mumbai) - Responding to reports that Germany thinks it’s manageable if Greece exits the Euro Zone, Sigmar Gabriel, Vice Chancellor, Economy Minister and leader of the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) stated that Berlin wants Greece to be a part of the 19-nation bloc.
Key Quotes:
"The goal of the German government, the European Union and even the government in Athens itself is to keep Greece in the Euro Zone,"
"There were no and there are no other plans to the contrary," he added, while noting that the euro zone had become far more stable in recent years.
While speaking about the upcoming Greek general elections, he added, "That's why we can't be blackmailed and why we expect the [Greek] government, no matter who leads it, to abide by the agreements made with the EU."
Key Quotes:
"The goal of the German government, the European Union and even the government in Athens itself is to keep Greece in the Euro Zone,"
"There were no and there are no other plans to the contrary," he added, while noting that the euro zone had become far more stable in recent years.
While speaking about the upcoming Greek general elections, he added, "That's why we can't be blackmailed and why we expect the [Greek] government, no matter who leads it, to abide by the agreements made with the EU."