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Juncker - No deal on Greek debt expected this week. (Photo: European Commission)

Tsipras optimistic after day of brinkmanship with EU

The Greek government is no closer to reaching agreement on its debt programme after another day of brinkmanship with its EU creditors.

Following a meeting with Austrian counterpart Werner Faymann on Monday (9 February), Alexis Tsipras said he was “optimistic” that a deal on Greece’s €240 billion international bailout could be reached.

“There is a common desire to resolve this crisis. I am optimistic that we will reach a compromise with our European partners," he said.

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