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Germany says ‘no’ to a second Greek haircut, for now
A resounding “no” to World War II compensations and a second "haircut" to shave off parts of Greece's debt mountain marked the visit of the German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble yesterday (18 July) in Athens. EURACTIV Greece reports.
Berlin demands EU treaty change for banking union
Germany said European banking union will require changes to EU law, in a call that could slow completion of the plan designed to underpin the euro currency. VideoPromoted content
Eurogroup launches permanent rescue fund, says Spain does not need bailout
Eurozone's new permanent rescue fund was launched on Monday at a meeting of finance ministers in Luxembourg. Funded by taxpayers' money, the so-called European Stability Mechanism will have a 500 bn euro budget to help finance debt-ridden countries.