Euro is not at risk despite the financial crisis in Ireland, "said German Economy Minister, Rainer Bruederle, stressing, however, that economic aid must be accompanied by reforms in the countries receiving it.
"With the euro rescue plan, we have an effective tool to guarantee the stability of monetary union. The situation is analyzed every day "in an interview with the weekly magazine Focus that will be released Monday.
"We can not compare the current crisis in Ireland with that of spring," he added.
On the side of the head of the Foreign Office, William Cheigk, hoped to avoid collapse of the euro, adding: "Who knows?
Speaking to the BBC, the former Conservative leader noted: "Nobody said to me more in recent years at risk to have a currency that is linked to exchange rates and interest rates of countries with different economies. But hopefully not collapse. Who knows?
He clarified that it is in Britain's interest to have a stable euro, "although we more than others have warned of the disadvantages."
About Ireland said ready to help: "We are ready to help Ireland, although there has been no formal request.
The Spiegel to be released Monday says the aid package to Ireland may reach 100 billion.
According to the magazine, which does not rely on source, the bulk of the aid will come from the European Social Fund, but Britain, which does not belong in the euro area are ready to put his hand in his pocket and provide 20 billion euro.
