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Greece's lenders adopt cautious approach to new government
As expected, most of troika institutions and top officials from individual countries’ governments commented on the outcome of Greek elections congratulating the wining party and wishing success to their work.
The immediate economic and financial hurdles for the new Greek government
The new Greek government has several thorny economic issues to address in its first days in office.
Pressing economic tasks mounting up for next Greek government
Regardless of the outcome of general elections, the new Greek government will have a number of pressing issues to resolve in the coming weeks.
Review completion and SMP redemptions will decide Greece's QE eligibility
As expected, ECB President Mario Draghi announced today a Quantitative Easing (QE) programme which involves an expanded asset purchase programme up to 1.1 trillion euros. Starting from March, the programme is intended to be carried out until the end of September 2016.
What is SYRIZA's stance on negotiations with the eurozone?
The key themes of SYRIZA’s economic policy involve asking for a write-οff of nominal debt, a renegotiation of loan terms with the troika and the implementation of the 3-pillar programme initially revealed at the International Trade Fair (ITF) in Thessaloniki last September.
Conditions for Greek ECCL reportedly outlined in German document
The German Parliament (Bundestag) is expected to approve on Thursday the extension of the Greek bailout programme by two months, according to press reports.
Troika document reveals thorny issues, coalition's commitments to conclude review
Following a meeting with the Prime Minister Antonis Samaras yesterday, the Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis outlined to reporters the timeline for the completion of the current long-lasting troika review.
Eurogroup agrees two-month extension for Greek bailout but political developments to dominate
The Eurogroup decided on Monday that it would be "favourably disposed" to a request by Greece for a technical extension of 2 months to the current bailout programme.
No green light from troika yet as Greece moves towards bailout extension
The troika sent early on Wednesday a response to the measures proposed by Greece with the aim of securing the return of inspectors to Athens and a conclusion to the prolonged programme review.
The measures Greece is proposing to secure troika's return
Building on the basic points leaked on Monday, Kathimerini daily unveiled on Tuesday the measures included in a 43-page document sent by the Greek authorities to the troika with the aim of breaking the deadlock over the current review.