Dijsselbloem cautions on hopes for a quick deal with Greece

Dijsselbloem cautions on hopes for a quick deal with Greece

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"I am optimistic that we will have an outcome on the technical process because I think that is a matter of simply comparing different measures and content of the program (and Syriza's program)," Jeroen Dijsselbloem told reporters as he left an EU leaders summit.

"I am very cautious on the political side. It is going to be very difficult. It is going to take time. Don't get your hopes up yet," he said.  

(Reporting by Robin Emmott; editing by Adrian Croft)

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