Samaras Says Greek Budget Success Commits Euro Area to More Aid
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Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras sought to tie Germany and other euro-area nations into giving Greece extra aid in 2014, saying they promised more support as long as he meets budget-austerity targets.
Five days before German elections, Samaras cited a Nov. 27 pledge by euro-area finance ministers to “consider further measures and assistance” for Greece once it achieves an annual budget surplus excluding interest payments -- known as a primary surplus.