Germany's Gabriel says must help Greece to reduce debt burden


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  • Monday, 09 May 2016

German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel presents the spring economic outlook at a news conference in Berlin, Germany, April 20, 2016. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said on Monday euro zone finance ministers should start talks on debt relief for Greece, warning that further austerity measures would crush the green shoots of its recent economic recovery.

"We must help the country to reduce its debt burden," Gabriel said in a speech in Berlin, adding that the Greek economy was finally growing again and this should not be choked off by additional austerity measures.

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