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Steingrimur Sigfusson - Iceland's Finance Minister

Stephen Sackur speaks to Iceland's finance minister, Steingrimur Sigfusson. If Iceland is serious about seeking EU membership, shouldn't it meet its international obligations?

Three years ago, Iceland was on its knees - a tiny nation ruined by financial hubris. Today, the island's economy is growing again, anger and despair now tempered by tentative signs of recovery; but there's a problem. Iceland hasn't paid the bill for the financial havoc caused by its risk-addicted banks. HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur speaks to Iceland's finance minister, Steingrimur Sigfusson. If Iceland is serious about seeking EU membership isn't it time to get serious about meeting its international obligations?

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