EU's Dijsselbloem: Could see decision on disbursement of next Greek loan tranche today - Reuters

Eren Sengezer FXStreet

Eurogroup President Dijsselbloem recently crossed the wires, via Reuters, suggesting that a decision on disbursement of the next Greek loan tranche could be announced today.

Key quotes (via Reuters):

Irish FinMin Noonan: Ministers’ decision of Greek disbursement to be made on Monday, issue of greek debt to be deferred
German ForMin Gabriel: EG offered prospect of Greek debt lightening already in 2016 in exchange for strong performance
German ForMin Gabriel: IMF, Eurogroup should make sure debt servicing leaves space for Greek education, research, development

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