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ESM takes stock of Greece's sovereign vulnerability
EconomyProgrammeThe European Stability Mechanism (ESM) published a report last week that assessed sovereign vulnerabilities in the five eurozone countries that had received bailout loans.
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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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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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Out-of-court workout bill prepared amid apparent concern from banks
EconomyProgrammeThe 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).
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PPC: The struggling electricity giant dominating bailout talks
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EconomyFeaturesOne of the biggest stumbling blocks in the way of t the Greek government and the institutions to clinch a staff-level agreement (SLA) is the liberalisation of the energy market, with lenders requesting the sale of 40 percent of the Public Power Corporation (PPC) units.
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OECD outlines five priorities for Greek reform agenda in 2017
EconomyThe Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development published on Friday its annual edition of Going for Growth report, proposing policy actions to boost productivity and growth ensuring at the same time that the benefits from the reforms implementation reach a vast majority of workers and households.
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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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Global deal in April ruled out as labour reforms prove biggest obstacle
EconomyProgrammeSpeaking 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.
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Sceptical mood in SYRIZA, pending agreement with creditors
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek government swiftly dismissed unsubstantiated rumours on Thursday morning about Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras preparing to call snap elections but it is clear that as long as there is no significant progress in its talks with the institutions such speculation will intensify.