Portugal steels itself for Greek exit

Article reported that Portugal was preparing for the possibility of a disorderly Greek exit from the eurozone in the summer of 2012 by reaffirming an unwavering commitment to austerity and a determination to see through tough economic reforms.

But no matter how hard Lisbon works to differentiate itself from Athens, many investors believed the country would be forced into becoming next in line at the exit if Greece were to leave the single currency bloc.

ESO: Background information: Resolved to see reforms through http://www.europeansources.info/record/resolved-to-see-reforms-through/

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