Norbert Barthle

Merkel Lawmakers Soften IMF Demands as Bundestag Prepares for Greek Vote

Lawmakers from German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition tempered a call on the International Monetary Fund to shoulder one-third of the costs of a new Greek bailout, urging the fund to help “as far as possible,” as the Berlin parliament prepares to vote on the aid this evening.

Merkel Lawmakers Attach Conditions to Greek Aid Package, Reject Bigger ESM

Lawmakers from Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition want to tie German support for Greece’s second bailout to conditions, including the completion of a debt swap by private investors, when they vote on the plan in parliament on Feb. 27.

Rescue Fund ‘Combo,’ Sino-Forest Trading Halt, Pace Center: Compliance

Germany floated the idea of combining Europe’s two rescue funds, in a concession to bolster the fight against the fiscal crisis as Greece bargained with bondholders over debt relief.

Germany May Speed Bailout-Fund Payments to Help Lift Ratings, Barthle Says

Germany’s plan to speed up payments into Europe’s future permanent bailout fund with cash is aimed at securing the highest ratings for its bonds, said a senior lawmaker from Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party.

Barthle Says European Tools Enough to Halt Crisis, Boersen Says

Norbert Barthle, parliamentary budget spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union, said he is confident that the European Union’s rescue programs will be sufficient to stabilize the euro zone, Boersen-Zeitung newspaper reported today, citing an interview.

Germany Revives Bank-Rescue Fund as Bulwark Against Debt Crisis

German lawmakers reopened the Soffin bank-rescue fund to counter the threat of financial-institution failures during the debt crisis, after allaying lenders’ concerns that they would bear the brunt of the cost.

Germany Proposes Combining Rescue Funds

Germany floated the idea of combining Europe’s two rescue funds, in a concession to bolster the fight against the fiscal crisis as Greece bargained with bondholders over debt relief.

Germany Floats Dual Aid Funds

Germany floated the idea of combining Europe’s two rescue funds, in a concession to bolster the fight against the fiscal crisis as Greece bargained with bondholders over debt relief.

European Stocks Advance as EU Ministers Meet on Crisis; Outokumpu Jumps

European stocks climbed to a five- month high, led by a rally in banks, as Greece bargained with bondholders over debt relief and Germany floated the idea of combining Europe’s two rescue funds.

Merkel Ally Barthle Says Ruling Lawmakers Satisfied With ESM Euro Backstop

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble overcame resistance among key coalition lawmakers to paying into a permanent euro backstop, the ruling party’s budget spokesman said.

"We need assurances on these points."

- Norbert Barthle on Feb 24, 2012

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