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German FM Westerwelle Expresses ‘Serious Concerns’ For Greece

The German FA Minister, Guido Westerwelle, expressed his concern for the post-election turmoil in Greece during a symposium organized by German state broadcaster WDR in the European Parliament. “My concern with regard to recent developments in Greece is very serious,” Westerwelle said warning that “Greece has to recognize what’s going to happen if it repeals [...]

German Foreign Minister Westerwelle: ‘Cliches for Greeks Are Silly Stereotypes’

Speaking to German weekly Die Zeit in an interview, “European values and German arrogance,” German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle described the cliché that ”Greeks are lazy,” which made the international rounds, a “silly stereotype.” Despite the fact that the Minister denounced the harsh derogatory remarks against Greeks, the German government spokesman stated that Greece has to implement the [...]