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Belgian finance minister Didier Reynders is encouraging fellow ministers to endorse a hike in the bail-out cash (Photo: Fotolia)

Pressure mounts to boost eurozone rescue fund

Belgium, the current EU presidency, has called for an increase in the funds available from the eurozone's rescue fund, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Central Bank (ECB) making similar calls.

Speaking on Saturday (4 December) to reporters, Belgian finance minister Didier Reynders issued the suggestion just as the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank were making similar calls.

"I'm in favour of an increase in the permanent mechanism ...

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Belgian finance minister Didier Reynders is encouraging fellow ministers to endorse a hike in the bail-out cash (Photo: Fotolia)

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