EU mulls blocking cash machines, borders in case of ‘Grexit’

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Series Details 11.6.12
Publication Date 12/06/2012
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EurActiv reported on 12 June 2012 that European finance officials had discussed limiting the size of withdrawals from cash machines, imposing border checks and introducing eurozone capital controls as a worst-case scenario should Athens decide to leave the euro.

European Union officials have told Reuters the ideas are part of a range of contingency plans.

Source Link http://www.euractiv.com/euro-finance/eu-mulls-blocking-cash-machines-news-513248
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Reuters, 12.6.12: Exclusive - Euro zone discussed capital controls if Greece exits euro -sources http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/06/12/uk-eurozone-greece-capital-idUKBRE85A0ZE20120612
Public Service Europe, 12.6.12: Commission 'not aware' of Greek euro exit plans http://www.publicserviceeurope.com/article/2058/commission-not-aware-of-greek-euro-exit-plans
EUObserver, 12.6.12: EU states seek advice on Greece exit scenarios http://euobserver.com/19/116593
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