The Deputy Chief Spokesperson for the European Commission Alexander Winterstein revealed that the talks with Greek authorities are expected to carry on for the new few days and weeks, while stressing that Greece is the one that «must make a move«.
Regarding Wednesday’s Euro Working Group session, he noted that it would evaluate the current situation, in relation to the ongoing negotiations.
As for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ forthcoming trip to Russia, the Coordinating Spokesperson for Economic and Financial Affairs Annika Breidthardt reported that the Commission would not comment on speculation regarding any changes to decisions over the Russian-EU sanctions. Additionally, she stressed that no member state has expressed an intention to deviate from the unanimous decision of the 19th of March,
Meanwhile, in relation to the Russian embargo on agricultural imports from the EU, the spokesman on for Agriculture and Rural Development Daniel Rosario maintained that the European Commission expects that all EU members will be treated equally and that the European Union must stand united.
