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Growth strategy sets out reform targets, broad policies for post-MoU era
EconomyProgrammeGreek Parliament debated on Wednesday the holistic growth strategy compiled by the government as part of the commitments it had agreed at last summer’s Eurogroup, when the second review was concluded.
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After unveiling growth plan, Athens has fourth review loose ends to tackle
EconomyProgrammePrime Minister Alexis Tsipras outlined at a cabinet meeting on Monday the growth strategy for the post-programme era, confirming that this task has now been completed and that his government can focus on the other parts of the fourth review that need to be taken care of.
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After fourth review SLA, build-up to May 24 Eurogroup begins
EconomyProgrammeAfter Greece and the institutions reached a staff-level agreement on Saturday, attention is turning to the implementation of the fourth review’s prior actions and the discussion on debt relief and post-programme monitoring between the creditors.
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Greece and creditors reach SLA - legislation of reforms and debt relief talks next
EconomyProgrammeGreece and the institutions confirmed on Saturday that they have reached a staff-level agreement (SLA), which paves the way for a global agreement between all sides by June 21, the date targeted by Athens and the lenders.
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Lenders return to Athens with much work ahead to reach SLA by May 24
EconomyProgrammeThe effort to reach a staff-level agreement (SLA) by the May 24 Eurogroup resumes in Athens on Monday with the return of the institution’s technical teams, who will be followed by the mission chiefs.
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Ministers urged to speed up reforms as Athens prepares for lenders to return
EconomyProgrammePrime Minister Alexis Tsipras is making a fresh push so his government can progress enough with the fourth review prior actions so there can be a staff-level agreement on May 24, when eurozone finance ministers are due to meet.
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Concern over prior actions grows, debt talks approach crucial juncture
EconomyProgrammeThe race to complete as many of the fourth review’s 88 prior actions as possible in the coming days is dominating the Greek government’s agenda, although what will follow the conclusion of the programme also seems to be on the mind of coalition officials.
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Athens and creditors place immediate focus on remaining key deliverables
EconomyProgrammeThe drama-free announcement of the bank stress test results on Saturday cleared the way for Greece and the institutions to focus on the completion of the fourth review in the coming weeks.
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Tsakalotos eyes conclusion of review and debt talks, will not dispute pension cuts
EconomyProgrammeThe Greek government remains confident about concluding the fourth review on time and does not intend to attempt to argue with its creditors that the pension cuts lined up for next year should be postponed.
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Is the cost of Greece's public sector soaring again?
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EconomyFeaturesAs Greece approaches the end of its bailout programme, claims are emerging that the SYRIZA-ANEL government has been on a public sector hiring spree at the expense of already over-burdened taxpayers, while seeking to entrench itself in the state through political appointments.