Home Breadcrumb caret Economy Breadcrumb caret Economic Indicators Greek bail-out: Opportunity over risk Angela Merkel warned the German parliament that putting Greece in a position where it must leave the euro would have “incalculable” consequences, prior to her vote today on a second Greek rescue package alongside a restructuring of Athens’ sovereign debt. By Staff | February 27, 2012 | Last updated on February 27, 2012 1 min read Angela Merkel warned the German parliament that putting Greece in a position where it must leave the euro would have “incalculable” consequences, prior to her vote today on a second Greek rescue package alongside a restructuring of Athens’ sovereign debt. Amid calls from a growing chorus of public figures to let Athens default, Merkel acknowledged the dangers of a second bail-out, but also “the opportunities in the new programme [that] outweigh the risks” for Greece. Read more about Germany’s stance on Greece, and how a second bail out may help in their effort to form a €750 billion firewall. Staff The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo