German Parliament OKs Europe's Latest Greek Bailout Loan

RadioFreeEurope Monday 27th February, 2012

Germany's parliament has endorsed Europe's latest Greek bailout plan. German lawmakers voted 496-90 in favor of the 130 billion euro ($174 billion) loan package that was agreed by eurozone states last week. Chancellor Angela Merkel had urged deputies to pass the measure. Meanwhile, the Standard and Poor's ratings agency cut its...

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