 RT | Greece needs growth to get out of crisis, France's Hollande says Chicago Tribune Greece's economy has shrunk by about 20 percent since the recession began in 2008, with its downturn exacerbated by fiscal austerity demanded by its international lenders to shore up public finances and attain a primary budget surplus in 2013. Hollande Urges French Investment in Greece While in Athens Greece welcomes Hollande with 'news blackout' French President Sends Message of Support to Greece |
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