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Finance Minister: Greece To Return To Markets In 2014

Evangelos Venizelos
With help from its EU partners and fresh determination, Greece will regain its fiscal sovereignty as soon as possible and aims to return to markets in the middle of 2014, Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos told Reuters.
Greece will stave off default not only for its own sake but because its survival is vital for the Eurozone and the global economy, he noted.
Good news for the economy comes from the tourism sector, which makes up about 15 percent of GDP. Revenues are seen rising by about 10 percent this year after a 25 percent slump in 2009-2010, FinMin said.
Regarding a recent statement by Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker that Greece΄s sovereignty must be severely limited during the bailout program, Venizelos commented that Juncker is a great Philhellene (friend of Greece).
“He doubtless wants to always help Greece and the euro zone overcome its problems and, primarily, to avoid systemic dangers”, he added.
Venizelos denied suggestions that foreign inspectors would be placed in ministries to check progress, but Greece can resort to the knowhow and expertise of the EU and other member states.
Venizelos also said that privatizations and the reform of the tax system were among his top priorities and that he would lay out a detailed plan to fight chronic tax evasion and improve tax collection.
(source: capital)

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