Germany debt chief hints at Greek rescue
The head of Germany's debt agency has warned that Greek withdrawal from the euro would have calamitous effects and destroy Europe's monetary union, a prospect that leaves Berlin with little choice other backing an EU rescue plan.
2010. February 25. 21:24
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