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Greeks and Germans battle on Twitter over boycotts

Germany’s response to the Greek debt crisis sparks #BoycottGermany and #BoycottGreece.

Many Greeks are pushing for a boycott of German goods and services after Germany issued a list of demands, including possible regime change, in exchange for a third Greek bailout. Several hashtags including #BoycottGermany#StopBuyingGerman and #ThisIsACoup are being used to encourage consumer divestment and critique Germany’s hardline stance on the Greek debt crisis: