*No Discussion Among Finance Ministers of Debt Haircut for Greece -Govt Spokesman
German Government Spokesman says a Greek debt write off is not an issue in today's meting, says it's prohibited by EU treaties.
EU's Rehn says it's essential for the Eurogroup to decide on a Greek payment, encourages creditors to go to the last centimeter on aid.
Well, another farce about Greece. No write-off, "political decision" on aid, maybe buy-back. No concrete decisions before German elections
the problem: Europeans have to wait 10 months for German election, but markets won't, probably...
*Austrian Fin Min: Have Serious Intention of Finding Plan for Greece Today
EU REHN: ESSENTIAL TO END UNCERTAINTY HANGING OVER GREECE
Lagarde says IMF will seek a solution that is credible for Greece.
France FinMin Moscovici says all parameters of solution are on the table, says a Greek debt deal is nearly complete.
Dutch Fin Min: Trying to Get Greece Aid Deal In Any Other Way Than Taking Haircut
Austria Fin Min: Today Just a Question of Smoothing Out Greece Agreement
Spanish Finance Minister: Very close to a deal on Greece
Forex News: Greek Aid Talks to Continue Today, Results Uncertain
Euro-zone finance ministers will shortly begin their meeting to discuss the next Greek aid tranche. Following last week’s unexpected failure to come to an agreement, people aren’t exactly sure what to expect from today’s meeting. The Finish Finance Ministry already said that a decision on Greece will be made at latest at the December 3 meeting of the Euro-group. On the other hand, ECB’s Constancio said he expects an agreement on Greece today.
The next bailout tranche should be at least 31 billion Euros, and the meeting today may loosen the 2020 debt to GDP target to 124% from 120%.
Greece Finance Min: I Am Sure we Will Get a Mutually Beneficial Agreement Today
Ireland Finance Min
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rospects of Deal of Greece Tonight "Pretty Good"