Dombrovskis says it is too early to talk about a 'clean exit'

European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis has told Kathimerini in an exclusive interview that a successful conclusion to the third review of Greece's third international bailout by the end of the year would send money markets a convincing message that the program is on track and close to its end - although it's still rather early to discuss a "clean exit" he said.

Do you think it's plausible that the third review can be completed by the end of this year, when past reviews with this government have taken about a year to wrap up? Also, why is it so important that this review is finished before the end of the year?

Preparations for the third review are already under way. As you know, there are some 95 prior actions to be completed and many of these concern the implementation of measures already legislated, and indeed the ideal timeframe...