Merkel Not Happy Cyprus Didn't Reach out to International Lenders
German chancellor doesn't like Europe being tested
German lawmakers from Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition criticized the handling of Cyprus bailout proposals before the parliament in Nicosia began to debate them, deepening a standoff days before the deadline for a cut in European Central Bank funding.
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..."it also concerns Germany, Luxembourg and the stability of the euro zone. We need a credible plan."
Well, here's one: Admit there's no free stuff and act on it.