German politicians say no leeway for Greece on reforms

BERLIN: Senior German politicians stepped up the pressure on Greece to stick to its reforms before the Greek prime minister visits Berlin this week and made clear that there was no appetite in the German parliament for a third aid package.

Greek leader Antonis Samaras, facing mounting social and political discontent at home, is expected to ask for a twoyear extension to the deadline international lenders have set when he meets the leaders of Germany and France this week.