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Eurogroup agrees on significant debt relief measures for Greece
EconomyProgrammeAfter lengthy discussions in Luxembourg on Thursday, the Eurogroup arrived at a decision on significant debt relief for Greece that ticks many of the boxes the government had been hoping for but which will still leave Athens with a significant exposure to the International Monetary Fund.
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Fourth review nears conclusion, clearing path for debt relief agreement
EconomyProgrammeGreek ministers and representatives of the institutions held a teleconference on Monday to discuss the state of play in the fourth review as all sides attempt to clear the decks so a comprehensive agreement, including debt relief, can be reached at Thursday’s Eurogroup.
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Multi-bill passed, sub-tranche released but debt relief expectations dwindling
EconomyProgrammeExpectations for the debt relief package that may be agreed at next week’s Eurogroup are being kept low and the interventions that are due to be announced look set to fall below the bar set by the Greek government.
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Debt relief discussions continue as clock ticks down to June 21 Eurogroup
EconomyProgrammeJust one week is left until the June 21 Eurogroup and speculation is mounting about what kind of debt relief package Greece can expect when eurozone finance ministers meet in Brussels.
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Despite debt deal likely falling short, IMF to retain a role in Greece
EconomyProgrammeInternational Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde has vowed that her organisation will remain engaged in Greece after the end of the third programme, although it is looking almost certain that this will be in a technical capacity.
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Coalition plays down sub-tranche delay, opposition steps up pressure
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek government played down on Friday the news that the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has decided not to release yet the 1-billion-euro sub-tranche that was dependent upon arrears clearance targets being met.
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Multi-bill and MTFS heading to Parliament for conclusion of fourth review
EconomyProgrammeThe multi-bill containing the legislation that aims to wrap up the remaining prior actions is due to be submitted to Parliament on Friday along with the 2019-2022 Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy (MTFS) as Greece moves a step closer to completing the fourth review.
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More debt talks lined up but chances of IMF departure growing
EconomyProgrammeFollowing an unsuccessful attempt to reach a compromise on Greece’s debt relief package over the weekend, the country’s lenders are due to make another effort to find common ground on Thursday.
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Key debt relief talks fail to result in deal, leaving IMF role in doubt
EconomyProgrammeA meeting of Greece’s key lenders on Saturday failed to result in an agreement on the debt relief package that is due to be tabled at the June 21 Eurogroup, leaving diminishing chances of the International Monetary Fund being involved in anything more than a technical capacity in the future.
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All eyes on Washington Group's attempt to break debt relief deadlock
EconomyProgrammeThe Greek government will be watching with some concern when its key lenders gather in Canada over the weekend to discuss debt relief.