German Chancellor Angela Merkel has sought to dampen speculation that her finance minister may leave the government. Media speculation about Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble's future has swirled over the past week -- fueled by his spokesman's resignation after a public dressing-down by the minister. That followed a multi-week hospital stay -- Schaeuble's second this year -- for treatment to a wound related to his disability. The daily Handelsblatt reported Friday, without citing named sources, that plans are afoot for a reshuffle and that Schaeuble is expected to go. Merkel told ARD television that 'there's no need to talk further about fabrications.' She said she worked well with Schaeuble at the Group of 20 summit and intends to continue doing so. 