German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel proved less diplomatic than Wolfgang Schauble on Thursday when meeting with Greek FinMin Yanis Varoufakis, with the former reportedly saying that “Greece should keep its issues to itself and not convey them to other countries”.

The statement was relayed by Reuters.

He added that no one knows if there will be an agreement for the new financing program proposed by Greece. Nevertheless, he agreed that one should be found.

At the same time Gabriel said the fact Greece wants to remain within the eurozone was “positive”.

Varoufakis merely said he respects the independence of the ECB, without however, making any comments on a decision regarding Greek bonds now not constituting collateral.