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Economy
German Chancellor: The Ball Is in Greece's Court
According to Reuters, German Chancellor Angela Merkel made a statement during the leadership meeting of her Christian Democrats (CDU) party on Monday, June 29, stating that it was up to Greece to move in the reform standoff with its...
Economy
Eurozone No Longer Obligated to Save Greece, German Politician Says
Eurozone is no longer obligated to rescue Greece and the country is of no "systemic importance" to the common currency bloc, said Michael Fuchs, deputy parliamentary floor leader of Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats.
The comments were made in a Rheinische Post interview...
Economy
German Official: More Aid, More Austerity
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' vow not to impose any more austerity measures on Greeks has fallen on deaf ears in Geramany where the Deputy Parliamentary Chairman of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats said if Greece needs a third...
Europe
Germany Needs More Foreign Nurses
German Health Minister Daniel Bahr told Die Welt newspaper on April 22 that he will take the necessary steps in order for immigration rules to be easy on healthcare workers. According to Bahr, Germany faces a chronic lack of...
Economy
Merkel Now Doubts That Greece Can Be Saved
ATHENS – After backing Greece to the hilt for nearly two years, and additionally ensuring the support of her country, which contributes the most to an ongoing attempt by international lenders to save Greece, German Chancellor Angela Merkel now...