Politics
Third review seen taking longer than Athens had hoped
Discussions between Greek government officials and members of the technical teams dispatched to Athens by the institutions continued on Wednesday, amid suggestions that the coalition’s hopes of a swift conclusion to the review are likely to be dashed.
Third review agenda becoming more complex for Tsipras
The third review began in earnest on Monday with the arrival of the technical teams representing Greece’s lenders and an agenda that seems to be broadening by the day.
Tsipras looks forward and puts emphasis on growth, MoU exit
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras completed his recent attempt to reinvigorate his government with a relatively low-key, but targeted, appearance at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF).
Macron arrives in Athens, kindling government's hopes
Within minutes of arriving in Greece on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron sketched out his vision for eurozone reform, which is one of the key reasons for the enthusiasm with which he is being received by the Greek government.
Slow pace of civil service evaluation, Hellenikon deal add to review agenda
Several areas of potential tension between the government and Greece’s lenders have emerged ahead of the third review.
Government gears up for third review while lenders await pending actions
The Greek government had a first opportunity on Monday to get a sense of where things stand regarding the upcoming third review.
Athens keeps cautious eye on Berlin-Ankara relationship as German elections approach
Athens is closely monitoring the increased tensions between Berlin and Ankara, especially regarding the latter’s hopes for European Union accession.
Tsipras invokes Andreas Papandreou as centre-left challenge simmers
The efforts to reinvigorate the Greek centre-left look like they will have a knock-on effect on the rest of the country’s politics.
Centre-left leadership candidates step forward as unity doubts linger
Interest is mounting in the contest to lead a new centre-left alliance that has the potential to shape political developments in Greece after the next general elections.
Tsipras seeks coalition makeover before review pressure ramps up
Alexis Tsipras has continued his post-summer offensive with a promise to overhaul Greece’s public sector so it becomes more citizen- and business-friendly.