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Bundestag: 'We need more time to study the deal,' says Steinmeier (Photo: BriYYZ)

German opposition may delay vote on Greek aid

A vote in the Bundestag on the recently agreed Greece deal may be delayed or split as the German Social Democrats (SPD) and Greens are asking for more time to study the implications of the package.

The centre-right coalition had scheduled the vote for Thursday (29 November) with the leftist-green opposition initially signalling it would be in favour of keeping Greece afloat.

However, SPD leader Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the Bundestag is no "rubberstamping parliament" and the T...

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Bundestag: 'We need more time to study the deal,' says Steinmeier (Photo: BriYYZ)

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