[转贴] German official reportedly tips Greek aid delay

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Germany's Deputy Finance Minister Joerg Asmussen said Sunday that a decision on the next tranche of aid to Greece may take longer than previously expected, as European and International Monetary Fund officials study Athens' fiscal progress, according to reports. "The disbursement will not take place before the mission finishes and it will not take place if the mission is not convinced by the measures taken," Reuters quoted Asmussen as saying on the sidelines of a meeting in Washington. The euro moved sharply lower in Asian trading hours Monday, falling to $1.3418 from $1.3493 in late North American trade Friday.