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German CDU lawmaker says Grexit unavoidable if Athens fails to present reforms
A senior member of parliament in Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) said on Tuesday that a Greek exit from the eurozone would have to be accepted if the Athens government does not present a solid reform package.
Without IMF, German parliament won't back any Greece deal, says Merkel ally
The German parliament will not back any agreement to rescue Greece if the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not taking part, the parliamentary leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) said on Monday.
Merkel faces growing dissent in own party ranks over aid for Greece
By Paul Carrel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is facing growing opposition among her ruling conservatives to granting Greece any further bailout funds, increasing pressure on her to drive a hard bargain with Athens.
Alps crash pilot's hidden illness sparks privacy debate
Findings that the co-pilot believed to have deliberately crashed a Germanwings plane hid psychological problems from his employer prompted a charged debate in Germany on Monday on patients' right to privacy.
Berlin may offer compromise to Greek reparation claims
Germany?s Minister for European Affairs said Thursday Berlin may increase its contribution to a German-Greek fund, potentially paving the way for a compromise to Athens demanding World War II reparations.
Germany's Merkel narrowly avoided bigger revolt on Greece, sources say
By Matthias Sobolewski & Stephen Brown
German Chancellor Angela Merkel narrowly averted a far bigger rebellion last month on Greece's bailout extension among her conservatives, many more of whom would have voted 'Nein' but for her finance minister's powers of persuasion, lawmakers said.
Gov't raises concern over payment to IMF in March
The Euro Working Group discussed Greece?s imminent funding problems on Thursday amid mounting concern about how the country will meet its obligations next months. Earlier in the day, Minister of State for Coordinating Government Operations Alekos Flambouraris suggested that Greece might delay payment to the International Monetary Fund if it cannot find the necessary money.
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German lawmakers to back Greek extension despite misgivings
By Andreas Rinke
German lawmakers signalled that they will approve an extension of Greece's bailout with an overwhelming majority in parliament on Friday although many will do so reluctantly amid fears Athens will not deliver on its reform promises.
Merkel's Bavarian allies to support Greek extension
Angela Merkel?s conservative allies in Bavaria agreed to support an extension of the Greek bailout in a parliamentary vote expected on Friday, but kept up their tough rhetoric in insisting on precise details from Athens on planned reforms.
German conservative hardliners warn against vote on Greece
A group of hardliners among German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives have urged lawmakers to take a tough stance on a loan extension to Greece, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) reported on Wednesday.
Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has written to the speaker of the lower house of parliament requesting a vote this week on extending the bailout.