Tokom novinske konferencije, Almunia je rekao da je Atina uspjela uskladiti svoj deficit s propisima EU, smanjivši ga u 2006. na nivo ispod gornje granice od 3% BDP-a, koju je uspostavio Pakt stabilnosti i rasta.
During a news conference, Almunia said Athens has managed to bring its deficit into line with EU rules, cutting it below the Stability and Growth Pact ceiling of 3% GDP in 2006.