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Tsipras (c) has vowed not to compromise (Photo: consilium.europa.eu)

Greece and Germany trade bitter words over bailout

by Honor Mahony, Brussels, February 17, 2015, 5:52:25 PM
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Greece and Germany are entering an increasingly bitter war of words on whether Athens needs to extend its bailout programme as Friday's deadline for a deal edges closer.

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras told parliament on Tuesday (17 February) that he was working towards a deal with the eurozone but would not compromise.

The standoff has seen both sides break the unwritten rules of EU meetings and diplomacy - either by leaking documents as negotiations are ongoing or actively briefing aga...

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Tsipras (c) has vowed not to compromise (Photo: consilium.europa.eu)

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