'Let's Talk': Obama Speaks with Merkel

 

Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany

The President spoke today with Chancellor Merkel of Germany regarding developments in Greece.  The two leaders agreed that it was critically important to make every effort to return to a path that will allow Greece to resume reforms and growth within the Eurozone. The leaders affirmed that their respective economic teams are carefully monitoring the situation and will remain in close touch.  The President also offered his condolences for the loss of German citizens in Friday’s tragic attack in Tunisia.