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Eurogroup to hold extra meeting next Wednesday over Greece finances

Xinhua, February 6, 2015 Adjust font size:

Eurozone finance ministers will meet at an exceptional meeting next Wednesday to discuss the economic situation in Greece, the Eurogroup announced on Friday.

The finance ministers are expected to exchange views on the way forward following the appointment of the new Greek government, and consider what to do about the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) financial assistance to Greece that expires at the end of February 2015.

The meeting is scheduled to take place a day before the European Council meeting, which the new Greek prime minister will attend for the first time. Endit