Programme
Multi-bill passed, sub-tranche released but debt relief expectations dwindling
Expectations for the debt relief package that may be agreed at next week’s Eurogroup are being kept low and the interventions that are due to be announced look set to fall below the bar set by the Greek government.
Debt relief discussions continue as clock ticks down to June 21 Eurogroup
Just one week is left until the June 21 Eurogroup and speculation is mounting about what kind of debt relief package Greece can expect when eurozone finance ministers meet in Brussels.
Despite debt deal likely falling short, IMF to retain a role in Greece
International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde has vowed that her organisation will remain engaged in Greece after the end of the third programme, although it is looking almost certain that this will be in a technical capacity.
MTFS outlines ambitious economic and fiscal road for next four years
The government tabled in Parliament on Friday evening the Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy (MTFS) for 2019 - 2022 as part of the multi-bill containing the measures needed for the conclusion of the fourth and final programme review.
Multi-bill and MTFS heading to Parliament for conclusion of fourth review
The multi-bill containing the legislation that aims to wrap up the remaining prior actions is due to be submitted to Parliament on Friday along with the 2019-2022 Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy (MTFS) as Greece moves a step closer to completing the fourth review.
More debt talks lined up but chances of IMF departure growing
Following an unsuccessful attempt to reach a compromise on Greece’s debt relief package over the weekend, the country’s lenders are due to make another effort to find common ground on Thursday.
Key debt relief talks fail to result in deal, leaving IMF role in doubt
A meeting of Greece’s key lenders on Saturday failed to result in an agreement on the debt relief package that is due to be tabled at the June 21 Eurogroup, leaving diminishing chances of the International Monetary Fund being involved in anything more than a technical capacity in the future.
All eyes on Washington Group's attempt to break debt relief deadlock
The Greek government will be watching with some concern when its key lenders gather in Canada over the weekend to discuss debt relief.
Two weeks left for Athens to settle last remaining prior actions
Thursday, June 14, is widely seen as the date by which the Greek government needs to have completed any legislative work related to the fourth review so that the lenders can reach an agreement on the remaining issues by the time the Eurogroup takes place a year later.
High expectations and landmarks on road to privatisations in 2018
Greece’s privatisation programme is a key component in the institutions and the Greek authorities’ growth projections as the asset development programme which includes direct sales, concessions, securitisations and other forms of monetisation is expected to contribute to boosting private investment.