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First reactions from Germany to Greece referendum
Berlin, July 6
Some German politicians and
businessmen have expressed their feelings following the emerging outcome
of Sunday's referendum in Greece.
Ralph Brinkhaus, deputy
parliamentary fraction leader of Germany's Union parties led by
Chancellor Angela Merkel, expected "poor prospects" for further bailout
packages for Greece after the referendum, which was indicating a lead of
the "No"-votes.
"The motto remains unchanged for us: aid in return for reforms, " Brinkhaus told German television ZDF.
Axel
Schaefer, deputy parliamentary fraction leader of the Social Democratic
Party (SPD), Merkel's ruling partner in her coalition government,
called for an immediate meeting of EU heads of government on Monday,
reported German media N-TV.
"The situation is too serious to be left to finance ministers, " Schaefer was quoted as saying.
Eric
Schweitzer, President of the Association of German Chambers of Commerce
and Industry (DIHK), warned that it would be "incredibly difficult" for
German companies engaging in business in Greece.
He told ZDF
that practically no invoices were paid anymore since the start of
capital controls in Greece, saying this situation is expected to
continue in face of the results of Sunday' s referendum.
Some
renowned German economists have also expressed their opinions, saying
the current situation is heading to a potential Grexit with view of the
referendum's outcome.