Greece bailout talks: Compromise possible, says Merkel

BBC News - Feb 12, 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said a compromise is possible in the stand-off with Greece over its bailout terms.

But Mrs Merkel told reporters as she arrived for a conference with other EU leaders that "Europe's credibility depends on us sticking to rules".

Greece opposes extending its bailout deal, saying it is damaging their economy.

On Wednesday, talks with other eurozone members failed to reach an agreement.

However both sides said there was still hope for a deal. Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem said the talks had been "constructive".

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