Programme
Countdown begins for multi-bill, coalition eyes minimum wage increase
The countdown to the submission of the multi-bill that will aim to address many of the prior actions the government has to complete as part of the third review has begun.
Thessaloniki Port Authority contract signed, Hellenikon takes another step
The contract for the sale of a 67-percent stake in the Thessaloniki Port Aurthority (OLTH) was signed on Thursday between Greece’s privatisation agency and the German-led consortium which submitted the winning tender earlier this year.
Further measures to protect and strengthen financial stability foreseen in sMoU
One of the pillars in the reform agenda that shaped Greece’s agreement with its lenders in the context of the third programme review is safeguarding of financial stability, which is also addressed in the supplemental Memorandum of Understanding (sMoU).
Fiscal obligations set out in sMoU, discussion on speeding up tax measures due in May
The supplemental Memorandum of Understanding (sMoU) that was the product of the Staff Level Agreement (SLA) between the Greek authorities and the institutions outlines the understanding and obligations on the fiscal sustainability front, which range from improving public financial management to strengthening the institutions and processes that will deliver on the fiscal commitments.
Strike legislation, auctions present Athens with challenges in wake of SLA
Despite reaching a staff-level agreement (SLA) with its lenders a few days ago, the Greek government continues to face challenges in implementing some of the commitments it made to the institutions.
Eurogroup paves way for completion of third review, talks on debt relief
Monday’s Eurogroup rubber stamped the staff-level agreement reached between Greece and the institutions in Athens, paving the way for the Greek government to complete the remaining prior actions so the disbursement of the next tranche can be made and talks on debt relief can follow.
After reaching SLA, Athens focuses on prior actions and next bond issue
The Greek government and the institutions reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) on Saturday, as had widely been expected, leaving Athens close to concluding the third review.
Athens hopeful of clinching SLA after progress in creditor talks
Greece and its lenders appear close to reaching a Staff Level Agreement (SLA) this week after talks appeared to progress on Thursday, with the two sides said to have agreed on next year’s projected fiscal overperformance.
E-auctions get underway as draft SLA is prepared
Electronic auctions made a successful, albeit brief, debut on Wednesday, boosting hopes that Greece and its lenders will conclude a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) this week and pave the way for the completion of the third review in January.
Athens, creditors on way to settling energy, labour issues in third review
Electronic auctions are due to begin on Wednesday, with the Greek government hoping that the process runs smoothly and that an agreement with the institutions can be secured by the end of the week.