Greek economy minister says Germany's Schaeuble 'dishonest' - newspaper

Greek Economy Minister Dimitri Papadimitriou has accused German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble of being "dishonest" by blocking debt relief for Greece despite his acknowledgement that Athens had implemented significant reforms.

Papadimitriou made the comments in an interview with German newspaper Die Welt published on Thursday, when euro zone finance ministers are expected to reach a compromise deal that frees up new loans for Greece while putting off decisions on debt relief.

"Even Wolfgang Schaeuble said that we met the requirements, but then he changed his mind, " Papadimitriou told the newspaper. "I haven't met Schaeuble yet and I don't want to be impolite, but his behaviour seems dishonest to me. "

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