The first meeting of Merde did not produce any fireworks - at least none were reported - though they did discuss alternative financial plans as well as Greece. Publicly they said they want Greece to stay in the eurozone though with the new elections being called, that sounds less likely.
Hollande is departing for the US to meet President Obama and soon after will meet again with Merkel to.
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