Germany wants Greece to cut spending and wants the Greek debt to be paid back. Greece wants more spending and the debt to be forgiven (like in a bankruptcy).

Germany wants Greece to cut spending and wants the Greek debt to be paid back. Greece wants more spending and the debt to be forgiven (like in a bankruptcy). Germany wants austerity and the new Greek party that won the election wants more spending hence the protests and disagreements. Disclosure: casual observer's opinion not a professional opinion.