Greek Politics
Athens searching for compromise formula should IMF remain on board
The indication that no progress regarding Greece’s review should be expected before the International Monetary Fund’s executive board meets on Monday was strengthened by comments from European officials.
Tsipras facing limited options as he waits for signs from IMF
There is great uncertainty regarding the Greek government’s intentions following the disappointing outcome of last week’s Eurogroup for Athens.
Key fiscal differences lower expectations for Eurogroup
In comments during a television interview on Wednesday night, government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos appeared to rule out one of the rumoured compromise solutions between Greece and its lenders ahead of Thursday’s Eurogroup.
Tsipras dismisses snap polls and new measures as review deal hangs in balance
In an interview marking two years since he became prime minister, Alexis Tsipras insisted that the government will not vote “a single euro” in new measures through Greek Parliament as part of its efforts to conclude the second review.
Athens holds back proposal details ahead of Thursday's Eurogroup
The government has decided to keep its cards close to its chest ahead of Thursday’s Eurogroup and has not revealed – even to its lenders – exactly what it is proposing in order to conclude the review.
Tsipras facing more media intervention claims after changes at newspaper
The government is facing fresh accusations of trying to control the media following the latest developments at Greece’s best known media group, Lambrakis Press Group (DOL).
Mitsotakis seals alliance with Drassi, targets role of unifier
In a move that will have mostly symbolic, rather than practical, impact, New Democracy announced on Thursday that the small pro-business party Drassi is to come under its umbrella.
Tsipras poised for concessions with lenders, sets snap polls aside
In the clearest sign so far that Athens is willing to make some concessions to reach an agreement with its lenders and conclude the second review, the government has said it is willing to extend and improve the current fiscal mechanism.
Schaeuble presents Athens with stark reality of programme without IMF
The Greek government was still pondering the implications of Wolfgang Schaeuble’s comments regarding the possible exclusion of the International Monetary Fund from the country’s programme when the German finance minister struck again on Monday to leave Athens in little doubt that such an option would entail a high risk for Greece.
Papandreou returns as PASOK seeks revival
After enjoying a modest revival in the opinion polls, PASOK has built further momentum by welcoming back its former leader George Papandreou and enhancing its presence in Greek Parliament thanks to the addition of two MPs.