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Greece rides the ghost train
Greece’s negotiations with its lenders over the last few days have been more like a ride on the ghost train than a roller coaster, producing moments of sheer panic punctuated by brief spells that allow the palpitations to subside.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385), Economy (328), Greece (495)
Greece: After a deal, work on a solution
A deal between Greece and its creditors is still likely. But what the country really needs is a Greece-led, cross-party plan to transform its institutions – and less restrictive fiscal policies.
Contributor: Christian Odendahl
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385), Economy (328), Greece (495)
A Greek proposal that deserves to be heard
Alexis Tsipras’s government had many people scratching their heads and some say even officials fuming with its approach and negotiating tactics since it came to power. It was evident from the very start that time would be against SYRIZA, and inconclusive as well as confrontational negotiations would fuel uncertainty, stretching the budget, draining liquidity, accelerating deposits flight and sinking the economy back into recession.
Contributor: Yiannis Mouzakis
Categories: Europe (281), Economy (328), Greece (495)
Greek negotiations: A marathon that has yet to run its course
Greece’s negotiations with its international creditors have now entered its eighth month, with a possible interim agreement due to be discussed in Brussels between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Politics (385), Economy (328), Greece (495)
Waiting for the hurricane
Over the last few months, Greece has been like a town on the East Coast of the USA during the hurricane season. Greeks have been checking the news every day to see if the storm will hit, causing widespread destruction, or whether it will glance by their homes, leaving behind damage that can be repaired.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (281), Politics (385), Economy (328), Greece (495)