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Athens, lenders trying to put last pieces in place for technical agreement
With all indications suggesting that the Greek government and the institutions are close to reaching an agreement at technical level, there has been much speculation about how several issues that were proving contentious until recently have been, or will be, resolved.
Out-of-court workout bill prepared amid apparent concern from banks
The Development Ministry tabled on Tuesday to Parliament’s legislative committee the draft bill on the out-of-court workout, which is also directly linked to the resolution of non-performing loans (NPLs).
No return of institutions after Eurogroup but talks to continue in Brussels
Monday’s Eurogroup in Brussels proved inconclusive as far as the Greek review is concerned but did result in some hope that efforts to conclude the review would intensify in the coming days.
Greece, creditors seek progress at Eurogroup on key differences holding up review
Greece and its lenders head into Monday’s Eurogroup with differences on several key issues that will have to be resolved if the second review is to conclude in the days ahead.
Global deal in April ruled out as labour reforms prove biggest obstacle
Speaking to Parliament’s Economic Affairs Committee, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said on Thursday that the agreement with the institutions would be difficult but would also have “positive surprises,” which could pave the way for QE from the European Central Bank and lead to sustained growth.
With tax-free threshold set for change, income declarations underline need for rethink
One of the key issues still to be resolved in the ongoing negotiations between the Greek government and the institutions relates to the International Monetary Fund’s demand for a reduction in the tax-free threshold with the aim of securing additional revenues of 1 percent of GDP (1.8 billion euros) as of 2019.
Pause in review talks, leaving most difficult issues to be tackled
The latest round of negotiations between the Greek government and the institutions’ mission chiefs in Athens, which began on February 28, concluded on Thursday.
Greece, lenders tie up some loose ends and continue negotiating
Further progress was made during meetings between the Greek government and the institutions’ mission chiefs on Wednesday, with Finance Ministry sources saying that the out-of-court workout issue has been settled.
Athens sees faster pace of progress in review talks but no final deal yet
Following the small progress made during Monday’s talks, Greek government sources appeared more optimistic after Tuesday’s meetings noting that a “quite large agreement” has been reached on many issues.
Round of talks nearing end with limited progress, serious doubts about March 20 goal
Following a series of inconclusive meetings over the previous days, some progress was apparently recorded during discussions between Greek ministers and the institutions’ mission chiefs on Monday evening.