Greek Politics
Judicial system becomes key battleground for political parties
The growing tension between the government and the country’s judiciary has moved up a level this week, with justice officials taking the uncharacteristic step of issuing a warning to the executive.
Bond issue mulled amid pressure from judiciary clash, Varoufakis claims
The week begins with fresh rumours of an imminent return to the markets for Greece as the government comes under more pressure due to its clash with the country’s judiciary and revelations from former ministers.
Athens forced to consider shelving market access plans for now
Uncertainty surrounds the government’s plans to return to the bond markets after the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund appeared to be less than fully supportive of Greece issuing a bond right now.
In absence of bond issue, coalition ponders next moves
The fact that the much-heralded trial bond issue has moved to the back burner for the time being means that the government is focussing on the other policy areas.
Government stalls possible bond issue, clashes again with judiciary
It appears that plans for a trial bond issue have been shelved for the time being by the government.
Athens holds off on bond as Tsipras talks up labour market
The process for Greece to return to the international bond markets did not begin on Monday, despite some of the local media predicting in the previous days that this would be the case.
Bond issue decision expected as clock ticks down
Going into the weekend, there is still much speculation - but little clarity - about whether the government will try to tap the markets next week or, indeed, if it has time to issue a bond before the International Monetary Fund’s executive board meets on Thursday.
Coalition's judicial wranglings provide opposition with line of attack
The government has recently become embroiled in another clash with Greece’s judges and prosecutors, providing the opposition with another key line of attack against the coalition.
EC recommends symbolic closure of deficit procedure as Athens mulls bond issue
The European Commission announced on Wednesday that it is recommending the closure of the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) against Greece for the first time since 2009.
Possibility remains for trial bond issue before IMF debt analysis
Comments by ESM managing director Klaus Regling following Monday’s Eurogroup have shifted attention back to the possibility of Greece making a trial bond issue this month.