About: Schauble

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.

Germany tells Spain to hold off bailout request

Spain is ready to request a eurozone bailout for its public finances as early as next weekend but Germany has signalled that it should hold off, European officials said yesterday (1 October).