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Athens and creditors get down to details in final stretch of review
EconomyProgrammeThe new round of discussions between the Greek government and the institutions’ mission chiefs began on Tuesday with the aim of reaching a staff-level agreement (SLA) in the next few days.
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Compromise proposal on table ahead of Friday's Eurogroup
EconomyProgrammeFollowing a meeting in Brussels on Tuesday evening between representatives from the institutions and the Greek government, a compromise agreement on the fiscal measures beyond 2018 appears to be on the table.
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Progress seen in Brussels talks but no deal in sight yet
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThere was progress but no breakthrough during the talks between Greek ministers and representatives of the institutions in Brussels on Tuesday evening.
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Differences over pension cuts stand in way of technical agreement
PoliticsGreek PoliticsOfficially, the Greek government is still holding out hope that it will reach an agreement with the institutions this week but all the signs are pointing to more time being needed after a setback in the negotiations.
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No return of institutions to Athens yet as differences persist
EconomyProgrammeThe Eurogroup Working Group (EWG) held on Thursday night did not give the green light for the return of the institutions’ mission chiefs to Athens.
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Athens, lenders trying to put last pieces in place for technical agreement
EconomyProgrammeWith 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.
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No return of institutions after Eurogroup but talks to continue in Brussels
EconomyProgrammeMonday’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.
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Greece, creditors seek progress at Eurogroup on key differences holding up review
EconomyProgrammeGreece 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.
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Labour reforms, fiscal measures loom largest as Athens resumes talks with lenders
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNegotiations between Greece and its lenders are due to continue via teleconference this week with the aim of the various parties at least moving closer to a staff-level agreement by the time eurozone finance ministers meet on March 20.
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Pause in review talks, leaving most difficult issues to be tackled
EconomyProgrammeThe latest round of negotiations between the Greek government and the institutions’ mission chiefs in Athens, which began on February 28, concluded on Thursday.