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German lawmakers approve plan for new Greek bailout

German lawmakers approve plan for new Greek bailout

German lawmakers have given their approval to opening detailed negotiations for a Greek bailout.

The vote on Friday was 439-119 in favor of moving ahead on the bailout deal negotiated by European leaders last weekend in Brussels. Forty legislators abstained.

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