Splits widen in Merkel's coalition over proposals for Greek economic reforms

Social Democrats mostly support Alexis Tsipras's latest plan, but the chancellor faces mutiny within her own conservative ranks over a third bailout for Greece

Germany's ruling coalition appears to be deeply split over Greece's latest reform proposals ahead of a climactic meeting of EU leaders at the weekend.

While senior Social Democrats (SPD), the junior partners in Chancellor Angela Merkel's government, welcomed the list of concessions from the Greek prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, members of her own conservative bloc were scathing about Greece's position.

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