European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici  appeared optimistic about Greece’s reform program in an interview with TV channel LCP.

He said that it is necessary to draft a good reform plan together with the Greek Government before starting the debate on Greek debt relief.

Regarding the timetable for the debt, he said that “we hope to reach a compromise agreement on the Greek debt by May, 1”.

Among other things, Mr. Moscovici referred also to France saying that the country should continue its reforms in order to strengthen its economy and create new jobs.