Michael Fuchs
German conservatives raise pressure on IMF over Greece
Several German conservative lawmakers expressed concern on Thursday that the International Monetary Fund had not yet joined the third aid package for Greece, with one calling for a new parliamentary vote if the IMF did not commit by the end of 2016.
Die Welt: Greece is close to achieve debt repayment extension
Greece will get a new debt repayment extension, according to two executives of the party of Angela Merkel, Christian Democrats (CDU).
Updated Greek proposal 'non-negotiable,' Berlin says
Athens officials still await official feedback on latest blueprint
Michael Fuchs, the outspoken deputy parliamentary floor leader of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives, has voiced skepticism over prospects of a swift deal on Greece.
Merkel's associate: No extension, no solution for Greece
Michael Fuchs, Vice President of Christian Democratic party and close associate of German Chancellor Merkel said today that the Greek government has to accept an extension of the current bailout program, if a solution is to be found with regard to its debt issue.
German parliament less willing to help Greece, Merkel ally says
Direct provocation by the new government in Athens is making politicians in Germany less willing to agree to further help for Greece, a senior member of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
LNG Capital closing bets against Greek bonds on euro confidence
By Katie Linsell
LNG Capital LLP, a London-based hedge fund that focuses on credit markets in western Europe, says concerns Greece could exit the euro are overdone and it?s closed some trades betting the nation?s debt will fall.
Don't believe the hype: Why Germany needs Greece to stay in euro
By Simon Kennedy
Don?t believe the hype.
A reading of the German press suggests Chancellor Angela Merkel is at peace with the idea of Greece quitting the euro. Der Spiegel says her government views that as a manageable outcome; Bild reports that officials are preparing for the prospect. Lawmaker Michael Fuchs says Greece is no longer a threat to financial stability.
Greek non-contagion is German 'wishful thinking,' says Hayman Capital Management's Kyle Bass
By Saleha Mohsin
Germany is wrong in its contention that a Greek exit from the euro won't spread to other members of the currency bloc, Hayman Capital Management LP's Kyle Bass said.
Merkel ally says Greece no longer threat to euro-area stability
Any political turmoil in Greece following this month?s election is no longer a threat to the wider stability of the euro area, said Michael Fuchs, a senior lawmaker from Chancellor Angela Merkel?s party.
Merkel party member calls on ECB not to buy struggling states’ bonds
A senior member of Angela Merkels party has warned the European Central Bank not to pour money into Greece and other struggling eurozone states through bond purchases, saying this would reduce pressure on them to enact much-needed reforms.