Christian Social Union (CSU)

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  Merkel Battles Headwinds at Home Over Greece

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  August 27, 2012

  Chancellor Merkel of Germany took to the airwaves over the weekend to try to quell ever-louder exitmongering talks among her political colleagues at home as they declared that Greece should depart the eurozone.

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  Greek Exit Fears Loom Again

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  July 23, 2012

  Depending on the result of the review to be conducted this week by the troika, Greece could end up being ridden right out of the eurozone.

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  German Parliament Wants Input on EU Deals

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  December 13, 2011

  German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party has fired a shot across the bow of future European Union deals: It wants more say in any agreements with European partners, and intends that all future such arrangements must be approved by Parliament.

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  Germany, Netherlands to Greece: Shape Up or Ship Out

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  September 9, 2011

  When it comes to money, Germany and the Netherlands aren’t kidding. Both nations are out of patience with Greece, although the message is divided, and both are beginning to talk about Athens being compelled to exit the euro zone.