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German finance minister suggests 2-step bank union

Schaeuble argued that when a bank is wound up, money and jobs are usually lost, prompting those affected to seek redress - meaning that a new European authority would need a solid legal base.

French finance chief hails easing off austerity

"We are not everything in Europe, but without Germany and France nothing advances in Europe," Schaeuble added.

Germany takes steps to curtail risky trading

But Schaeuble said the bill was a sensible reaction to the excessive deregulation that led to the 2008 financial crisis.

Germany warns euro crisis not over

"A similar message came from German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, whose country has championed the often-criticized focus on budget-cutting to tackle the crisis.

Germany urges Greek opposition to back austerity

A German government official said Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble held a 30-minute meeting with Alexis Tsipras in Berlin on Monday.

German FinMin says worst of euro debt crisis over

But Schaeuble says the government there "knows very well that every country must constantly conduct reforms to remain competitive."

Euro ministers turn to Greece after banking deal

"Schaeuble and his counterparts in the eurozone are meeting again to evaluate the effectiveness of a Greek debt buy-back program meant to reduce the country's debt over the long term.

Germany, France at odds over EU banking supervisor

Schaeuble has been pushing for the new supervisor to oversee only the few dozen largest banks in Europe.

Merkel's election schedule weighs on Greek bailout

But Merkel and German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble were the most outspoken opponents of such a step, instead insisting on austerity measures and structural reforms.

Euro officials seek way to unlock Greek crisis

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble ruled out a public-sector debt write-off, and said other eurozone member countries had taken the same position.

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