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Thursday, July 9, 2015

Far-left Greek minister expects deal, but opposes 'tough austerity'

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis, leader of the far-left flank of the ruling Syriza party, said on Thursday he expected an aid deal with creditors "soon" but opposed a third bailout with tough austerity measures that would stifle growth. With hours left to produce a new reform proposal, left-wing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces a challenge in convincing creditors while keeping his party on side. "We don't want to add a third bailout of tough austerity which will not give any prospect in the country," Lafazanis told reporters. ...


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