Greek PM to hold key Paris talks

24 August 2012 Last updated at 23:48 ET


Antonis Samaras is under pressure from the Greek public to win concessions from Europe

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is expected to repeat his plea for more time to implement reforms when he meets French President Francois Hollande.
The talks in Paris come a day after Mr Samaras asked for his country to be given "breathing space" during talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Mrs Merkel said she wanted Athens to remain in the eurozone but expected it to stick to the tough bailout terms.
The French leader is now likely to echo that message, correspondents say.
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