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MPs to vote on changes to governing process as opposition hits out at ND
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe government bill regarding the executive arm of the state is due to go before Parliament’s full assembly on Monday as the government seeks to round off its legislative activity before the end of the week, when MPs will start a short break.
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Third bill on way as Athens looks to autumn reforms, negotiations with creditors
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe third of three bills New Democracy wants to pass before Parliament’s summer recess is due to be submitted to the House on Friday as the government looks towards the challenges it faces in the autumn, particularly in terms of its negotiations with the institutions.
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New government aims for extensive changes to education system
SocietyGreece’s education minister Niki Kerameus announced New Democracy’s plans for changes in the Greek education system in parliament on Sunday, which include changes to steer the education system towards the job market and sweeping modernisations.
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Institutions warn of fiscal target being missed, reforms slowing
EconomyProgrammeThe European Commission issued on Wednesday its third report of the enhanced surveillance period, highlighting concerns about the fiscal impact of the government’s expansionary measures and noting a slowdown in reforms.
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Lenders set to highlight reform delays, leaving fiscal gap concerns until after elections
EconomyProgrammeThe European Commission is due to publish on Wednesday the third enhanced surveillance report, highlighting that recent fiscal interventions by the government have cast doubt over whether this year’s primary surplus target will be reached.
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Lenders highlight risks of 'short-term popular' measures unveiled by government
EconomyProgrammeThere has been a highly sceptical reaction from the institutions to the fiscal expansionary measures announced by the Greek government this week, including a reduction to VAT rates and a bonus for pensioners.
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S&P keeps rating at 'B+' and highlights obstacles to competitiveness
EconomyStandard and Poor’s (S&P) reaffirmed on Friday its credit rating for Greece at ‘B+’, also maintaining its positive outlook.
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BoG report notes challenges to Greek economy, issues warning over high fiscal targets
EconomyThe Bank of Greece’s (BoG) annual report has outlined a number of challenges and proposals for the Greek economy, and included a downward revised forecast for growth.
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EC report notes economic imbalances and outlines remedies
EconomyThe European Commission’s country report on Greece for 2019 has highlighted a number of imbalances in the country’s economy and outlined ways in which these can be addressed.
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Brussels highlights lagging reforms ahead of decision on debt relief measures
EconomyProgrammeThe European Commission issued on Wednesday the second review in the content of enhanced post programme surveillance of Greece.