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Fiscal obligations set out in sMoU, discussion on speeding up tax measures due in May
EconomyProgramme, which will set spending ceilings consistent with programme targets and the primary surplus of 3.5... of GDP. 2019/2020 measures One of the most sensitive points in the document, which could potentially
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Tsipras and Kammenos set aside speculation and focus on coalition's key goals
PoliticsGreek Politicsbe halted. Key goals For now, though, the two coalition parties will focus on the main tasks ahead, as set... president, Adonis Georgiadis, offered to step down from his position after being one of the 10
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Tsipras set to unveil tax cuts as MPs prepare for confidence vote
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe stage is set for a political showdown between the government and New Democracy ahead of the May 26 European and local elections after the opposition party submitted a censure motion regarding... in Xanthi on Monday, Tsipras said that all the measures would be permanent in nature, rather than one
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PM seeks fine balance as he prepares to unveil latest set of fiscal measures
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat markets do not get the impression that Greece is returning to its bad old ways. The tone was set... sector. One advantage the Finance Ministry has in its calculations so far is that it does not need
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Set-to in Ankara well received in Athens, where Covid-19 data causes worry
PoliticsGreek Politicsto provocations” Greece should be the one setting the agenda. Covid-19 The fireworks in Ankara overshadowed another worrying set of Covid-19 numbers for Greece on Thursday. Authorities reported 104 deaths, which
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PM set to prolong coal use, sparking complaints about energy policy U-turn
PoliticsGreek Politicsconsidering running two existing coal-fired power stations and one currently under construction... commitment to remove coal from the energy mix on the ambitious schedule it set shortly after coming
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New labour law set to cause friction, as surprise candidate launches SYRIZA leadership bid
PoliticsGreek PoliticsAfter a summer of challenging developments, New Democracy’s latest labour reform initiative is set to be the first true test of the party’s legislative agenda since its return to power in June...” employment contracts. The provision allowing workers to hold more than one job at a time has also been
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Controversial labour law set to usher in radical changes to employment practices
PoliticsGreek PoliticsNew Democracy is moving ahead with draft legislation set to introduce sweeping changes to employment law. The bill, which introduces controversial concepts such as “zero hours” contracts, has been... flexibility for workers to supplement their income by working for more than one employer. Labour Minister
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Opposition set to back same-sex marriage bill, easing passage through Parliament
PoliticsGreek Politicswould not stand in the way of social progress. However, following the SYRIZA chief’s interview, one... to legislation that would allow foreign universities to set up branches in Greece, sidestepping Article 16
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Rivalry between New Democracy and PASOK set for revival
PoliticsGreek PoliticsStefanos Kasselakis is set to launch his own party. When these numbers are projected into an election... to rally his party and prevent PASOK from building any momentum. One of the key bones of contention
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