Europe urged to back Greece rescue

Article reports that Germany and France will on try on the 11 February 2010 to rally support from European Union leaders for a rescue plan for debt-laden Greece, possibly involving a commitment to issue loans or buy Greek sovereign bonds.

EurActiv, 11.2.10: EU summit to get to grips with Greece rescue plans http://www.euractiv.com/euro-finance/eu-summit-get-grips-greece-rescu-news-258128

EurActiv, 11.2.10: EU leaders withhold details of Greece rescue plan http://www.euractiv.com/en/euro/eu-leaders-reach-deal-rescue-greece

ESO: Background information: Rescue plan hints at closer economic ties http://www.europeansources.info/record/rescue-plan-hints-at-closer-economic-ties/

ESO: Background information: Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government, Brussels, 11 February 2010 (informal European Council) http://www.europeansources.info/record/informal-meeting-of-heads-of-state-or-government-brussels-11-february-2010-informal-european-council/

ESO: Background information: Berlin looks to build Greek 'firewall' http://www.europeansources.info/record/berlin-looks-to-build-greek-firewall/

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