Greek Coalition Allies Balk as Samaras Says Austerity Talks Done

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’s coalition partners said they still oppose parts of a budget and austerity package after the premier said negotiations required to secure more bailout funds had been completed.

Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras, who will submit the budget to parliament tomorrow and the austerity package next week, briefed Samaras on plans for a conference call by euro area finance ministers on Greek-related issues tomorrow. The measures are linked to approval for the payment of 31.5 billion euros ($41 billion) of bailout funds from the European Union and International Monetary Fund.