Hans Michelbach
Tension with Berlin peaks over war reparation claims, jibes
Tensions peaked between Greece and Germany on Wednesday after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras renewed Greek demands for war reparations from Berlin for Nazi war crimes and statements by German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble were perceived by authorities in Athens as offensive.
Germany brushes off Greek calls for WW2 reparations [Update]
By Madeline Chambers
Germany dismissed Greek demands to pay World War Two reparations after leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accused Berlin of using legal tricks to avoid paying compensation for the Nazi occupation of his country.
German politician: If Greece seizes German assets, we will not take this lying down
German conservative politician Hans Michelbach commented today on the statements Greek Justice Minister Nikos Paraskevopoulos made yesterday on the issue of WWII reparations that Greece demands from Germany.
Merkel faces stepped-up dissent on Greek bailout among lawmakers
By Rainer Buergin and Arne Delfs
Chancellor Angela Merkel faces increased dissent as her governing coalition prepares to extend Greece's bailout, backing her policy of keeping the euro area intact.
Germany to approve Greek deal if promises met, says Merkel ally
The German parliament could approve a four-month extension to euro zone funding for Greece, on condition Athens presents a list of reforms as promised, a senior ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel was quoted as saying.