
Athens Stock Exchange ends lower on Friday getting a lead from weaker core European markets although volumes have been light ahead of a long weekend for investors in the UK and the US. OPAP ends 2.6% lower.
However he pledged to eventually slash the corporate tax rate to a flat 15 percent. "We will follow the exactly the same successful example set by Ireland".
"A staff team will start discussions in Athens with the Greek authorities and our European partners on June 4. These discussions are expected to last about two weeks and Poul Thomsen will be leading the mission".