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Athens waits for response from institutions on primary residences proposal
The government and the banks are waiting for a response this week from the institutions and the European banking supervisory authorities regarding the proposal for the framework that will succeed the Katseli law.
Government and banks reach deal over new scheme to protect main homes
The government and Greece’s bankers appear to have reached an agreement on the framework to protect primary residences from foreclosure when the extension to the Katseli law runs out at the end of February.
Athens prepares new primary residences proposal after finding common ground with banks
The Greek government and local banks are reportedly making progress in their discussions about how to replace the Katseli law, which expires at the end of the month, with a new framework for protecting primary residences from foreclosure.
Banks and government inching towards new framework to protect primary homes
Talks between banks and the Greek government on the primary residence protection framework are due to continue this week, with the latter being left under no illusions by its European lenders that it will have to move quickly on this and a number of other issues over the next few weeks if the March 11 Eurogroup is to give the green light for further debt relief measures.
Primary residences and lignite units top agenda ahead of Eurogroup
Although Greece is not on the agenda for Monday’s Eurogroup, the meeting will provide Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos with the chance to discuss with the country’s lenders a range of issues related to the post-bailout commitments the government has to complete.
Lenders fret over reform delays as Brussels revises 2019 growth forecast upwards to 2.2 pct
The institutions have put on record their concern about the delays from the Greek side regarding the implementation of the post-MoU reforms just as Athens pledged that it will be ready to legislate a new framework for the protection of primary residences by the end of the month.
Second post-MoU review hinges on NPL plan and protection for primary residences
An uncomfortable Euro Working Group meeting last week has left Athens with much to do in the coming days as it seeks to obtain the green light for the disbursement of the ANFA and SMP bond profits in March.
Athens poised to unveil new minimum wage as post-MoU review continues
The government is preparing to announce a new minimum wage and the scrapping of the sub-minimum salary for under-25s, just days after talks with the institutions regarding the second post-programme review concluded in Athens.
Institutions wrap up talks with focus on NPLs, primary residences and budget
Discussions between the Greek government and the institutions were due to draw to a close on Thursday, leaving Athens with 2-3 weeks to complete the 16 reforms that are pending as part of the second review of the post-programme era.
Second post-MoU review set to begin as Athens eyes return to bond markets
The second review of the enhanced surveillance period is due to get underway in earnest on Tuesday, when the institutions’ mission chiefs are expected to hold their first meeting of the year in Athens with government officials.