EU membership is a strategic target for us … We have been working for this target since 1959. … It seems we are still going to take a long time to reach it, if it [ever] happens.
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The prime minister has instructed me to lead efforts with all other related ministries. We need to implement some very smart measures. We need a well-outlined plan that would take into account possible effects on budget balances.
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The risk of a global crisis caused by a fall in Europe has decreased, but not totally solved. It has become clear that Europe will not allow Greece to go bankrupt.
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