Germany says Greece is 'special case', goal is strong euro zone

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman described Greece on Monday as a "special case" and said the German government's top priority was to ensure the strength of the euro zone. The spokesman, Steffen Seibert, also played down the prospects of a breakthrough in the Greece crisis before the country's second bailout programme expires on Tuesday, saying he did not expect a "dramatic turn" before then. (Reporting by Noah Barkin)