German minister criticised for his comments on Greece

German vice chancellor Philipp Roesler has been criticised for resurrecting the possibility that Greece should leave the eurozone.

German minister criticised for his comments on Greece

Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras took a swipe at Roesler, telling lawmakers in Athens yesterday that foreign officials who question his country’s ability to stay in the 17-nation eurozone are “irresponsible”.

At least one opposition lawmaker, Social Democratic Party budget expert Carsten Schneider, called for Roesler’s resignation.

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