Greece bailout deal: Angela Merkel expects IMF involvement

German chancellor tries to reassure sceptical MPs ahead of Bundestag vote by saying IMF will take part in a86bn bailout

Angela Merkel has said that she expects the International Monetary Fund to take part in a new a86bn (60bn) bailout for Greece, as the German chancellor prepares to face Bundestag opposition to the package in a vote on Wednesday. In an attempt to reassure sceptical MPs, Merkel said the head of the IMF, Christine Lagarde, would ensure the fund's participation if conditions on Greek pension reform and debt relief were met.

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