Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- European Union Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said Greece needs stronger national unity to support reforms of its economy and administration.

Separately, Rehn said that the reforms by the Italian government are earning trust in the financial markets. He spoke in Dutch parliament in The Hague today.

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