“I regret that my human reaction created the wrong impression. I am not a politician, we move forward, I will stay and keep on fighting” Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras said speaking at the annual conference of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises referring to yesterday’s leaks which were confusing.

Then Mr. Stournaras talked about a new haircut of Greek debt, saying that the upcoming decision on debt relief at autumn will restore the importance of the EU.

“The decisions on the debt will release resources and help in maintaining a sustainable growth course,” he mentioned.

The Finance Minister also said that more than 85 % of the improvement required for the balance has been achieved , while he stressed that this year Greece will have positive sign after six years of recession, stressing that “the reform efforts can not and will not be ended,”.