Slovakia under fire over Greece

Slovakia’s new government came under fire from its eurozone partners, particularly Germany, on the 12 August 2010 after its parliament voted overwhelmingly to reject taking part in a European Union aid package for the troubled Greek economy.

The German government criticised the Slovak parliament’s decision in unusually harsh terms. The European Commission in Brussels also reacted angrily to the news.

EurActiv, 18.8.10: Slovakia turns to FT for comfort over Greek bailout http://www.euractiv.com/financial-services/under-eu-fire-slovakia-turns-ft-comfort-news-496926

ESO: Background information: Slovakian objections stall €440bn bail-out fund http://www.europeansources.info/record/slovakian-objections-stall-e440bn-bail-out-fund/

Deutsche Welle, 12.8.10: Brussels hits out at Slovakia over U-turn on Greek rescue deal http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5903030,00.html

EUObserver, 11.8.10: Brussels rebukes Slovakia over Greek u-turn http://euobserver.com/9/30610

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