Politics
Mitsotakis pledges tax cuts and reforms, hopes for lower fiscal targets
It was New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s turn to step into the spotlight at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) last weekend and set out his proposals.
Eurogroup stresses need for quick review, leaves some issues open
Any hopes that Athens had of obtaining a clearer picture at Friday’s Eurogroup about how the third review might progress failed to materialise as several doubts remained, while the emphasis from the lenders’ side was very much on the third review being completed this year.
PM looks for positives as Eurogroup and oil spill cause concern
Greece received Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni on Wednesday, with the government hoping that the latest visit by a European leader would help shift the focus from the series of problems that have arisen this week.
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.