Financial Times
November 25, 2011
The head of the European Union task force sent to help overhaul the Greek economy says his group must have a leaving date so it does not come to be seen as part of a permanent “occupation force”.
Horst Reichenbach, who was appointed leader of the task force in September, acknowledged in an interview he had underestimated how much his German nationality would inflame local sensitivities and complicate his mission.
“When I said yes to the offer, I was very much aware that the situation of German popularity was already very difficult,” said Mr Reichenbach, alluding to the mutual resentment that has developed between many Greeks and the country that has provided the biggest share of its bail-out.
“But nevertheless, I was surprised at the degree to which being German was a factor.”
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