Far-left Greek minister expects deal, but opposes "tough austerity"

Greek Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis, leader of the far-left flank of the ruling Syriza party, said on Thursday he expected an aid deal with creditors "soon" but opposed a third bailout with tough austerity measures that would stifle growth.

"We don't want to add a third bailout of tough austerity which will not give any prospect in the country," Lafazanis told reporters.