Reuters: Germany dismisses Greek demand for billions in WW2 reparations
* Rejects call for 278.7 billion euros as "stupid"
* Says Greece seeking leeway to end debt crisis
* Greece blames Germany for austerity conditions
BERLIN, April 7 (Reuters) - Germany's economy minister branded Greece's demand for 278.7 billion euros in reparations from World War Two as "stupid" on Tuesday, while the German opposition said Berlin should repay a forced loan dating from the Nazi occupation.
Greek Deputy Finance Minister Dimitris Mardas made the demand on Monday, seizing on an emotional issue in a country where many blame Germany, their biggest creditor, for the tough austerity measures and record high unemployment connected with two international bailouts totalling 240 billion euros.
Previous Post: Greece Has Now Officially Pegged German War Reparations At €279 Billion Or $305.17 Billion USD
Update #1: Germany rejects ‘stupid’ Greek demand for reparations -- Irish Times
Update #2: Germany: Greek repatriation demand is "stupid" -- WND
WNU Editor: What is worrying Europe is not Greece's demands for reparations (Greece is not going to get any help there) .... what they are worried about is what Russia will do to assist the Greeks in breaking away from the control the Europe has on Greek finances and debt .... Tsipras heads to Moscow, Europeans keeping wary eye on visit (AP). This has the potential to become very messy if Russia starts to provide credits and financial aid to Greece .... but (personally) I still believe that Russia will stay out of this Greek - EU dispute until Greece and Europe have gone through all of their options and available resources.
Update: Russia ready to offer Greeks cash in return for assets -- The Telegraph
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