Parliamentary Vice President quoted on Reuters. Had been widely expected.
EUR/USD touch firmer at 1.3940.
European stocks firmer, DAX up 1.2%, CAC 40 up 1.3%.
UPDATE: Stops gone through 1.3960, spike to 1.3974, presently at 1.3967.
Next on the agenda, defence of touted 1.4000 barrier option interest.
