Programme
Final decision on 2019 fiscal measures still a few weeks away
The first step in the process of deciding whether Greece will have to implement next year fiscal measures worth 1 or 2 percent of GDP is due to be taken on Friday, with the International Monetary Fund stressing that several more weeks are needed before any decision can be taken.
Tsakalotos sees timely conclusion to fourth review despite growing doubts
Seeking to counter the recent concern expressed about whether the government will be able to meet its deadlines regarding the completion of the 88 prior actions in the fourth review, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos has insisted that everything will be concluded on time.
Doubts about whether package deal with lenders is feasible by June
The completion of the fourth review and the possibility that a delay in ticking off the 88 prior actions could push Greece and its lenders to the limit is back in focus this week.
Greece's immediate focus on prior actions and growth plan
The clock is ticking for the Greek government regarding the 88 prior actions of the fourth review and the submission of the new growth plan to the institutions.
Progress on new property values but concerns about energy privatisation
A key prior action, involving the recalculation of property values so they can be fed into the ENFIA real estate tax, appears on the way towards completion but questions have arisen regarding another key deliverable.
Green light for next bailout funds as Commission stands ground on post-MoU scenarios
It was confirmed on Thursday that the path is now clear for Greece to receive its 5.7-billion-euro tranche after completing the third review.
Still facing pile of bailout tasks, Athens looks ahead to post-MoU actions
Despite being under pressure to complete the 88 prior actions that make up the fourth review, the Greek government is also looking ahead to its tasks after the end of the programme, which is scheduled for August.
Finance Ministry waits for new property values as talk of bad bank gathers pace
The government is hoping to move closer to the completion of a key prior action this week, when evaluators submit the results of their work on the new “objective” property values that will be used by the Finance Ministry to calculate this year’s ENFIA real estate tax.
Athens under intense pressure over fourth review reforms
Although there has been progress regarding property auctions over the last few days, the Greek government is under intense pressure to move forward with the 88 prior actions included in the fourth review so the programme can be wrapped up on time.
Eurogroup highlights tight schedule as differences over debt, fiscal measures brew
The main message to emerge from Monday’s Eurogroup was that Greece and its lenders are facing a tight schedule if they are to achieve their goal of completing the fourth review and settling the issues of debt relief and post-programme surveillance.