Brussels (AFP) – Fears of a Greek euro exit have returned with a bang after Athens called early elections on Monday, but steps taken after the financial crisis should stop the rest of the currency zone imploding, analysts say.The bigger issue is of political contagion across the EU, with anti-austerity parties across the continent likely to be boosted if Greece’s radical left Syriza party wins the January 25 polls, they said.Brussels and Berlin reacted with alarm after lawmakers failed for a third time to choose a new president and triggered snap elections, with both urging Greek voters to back reforms …read more
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