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An unfounded argument leaves Greece in limbo
AgoraSchaeuble dropping hints about the Bundestag not approving a fourth programme if the IMF... as a matter of political expediency. One can only hope that overcoming the current impasse... of limitations. *You can follow Yiannis on Twitter: @YiannisMouzakis Yiannis Mouzakis
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Next key programme developments due in April as Athens shapes growth strategy
EconomyProgrammeMinister Giorgos Houliarakis, details of which have been reported in the local media, hints....” “But of course markets can change very quickly, either because something goes wrong in the country, or because something goes wrong somewhere else in the world. There can be geopolitical risks, not caused
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The Parable of the Populists and the Contemplatives
Agora. As a result, they explain, the kids will be much richer than the parents and they can easily pay... then sees an opportunity to buy a new piece of equipment, a machine, that can double widget production..., that this machine can help deliver in the future. The purchase of this machine is an “investment.” Investments
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Creditors devise proposal in Berlin, Tsipras prepares ground in Athens
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the funds needed to pay 1.6 billion euros to the International Monetary Fund this month. While talks... is on the table, all eyes will be on Tsipras and whether he can sell the agreement to his party. His.... State Minister Nikos Pappas made it clear last week that Tsipras will expect SYRIZA MPs to support
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PM offers uniformed personnel bonus as surveillance bill attracts more criticism
PoliticsGreek Politicsto pay for 20 euros worth of fuel, was interpreted by the opposition as a clear attempt to show police... often proved a bone of contention, prompting allegations that officers feel that they can act... without any laws or framework,” tweeted former SYRIZA minister Nikos Pappas. Law and order has been
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Newsletter 433 - 13/09/2024
but the broader issue in front of the left-wing party is whether it can re-establish a connection... generous retirement pay compared to their contributions. As we argued recently, the new fiscal rules... of elections on 30 November and 1 December. Nikos Pappas, the party’s parliamentary spokesman, will act
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After Brexit vote, Tsipras stresses need for political response to EU shortcomings
PoliticsForeign Policylast year, and perhaps senses that the UK referendum result means that his objections can be seen... “progressives” hints at the recent efforts made by Tsipras to build bridges with Europe’s social
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Tsipras readjusts expectations for crucial Eurogroup
PoliticsGreek Politicsmore hints regarding what he might consider an acceptable compromise. He said that any agreement... on sustainable terms,” the Greek premier said. His comments can be interpreted in two ways. Some see
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The first cut is the deepest? Greek pension reforms in context
EconomyFeaturesover how badly pensioners can expect to suffer from the latest spending cuts. This scene could bear... government figures have been drip-feeding hints of a post-MoU relaxation to a desperate domestic
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SYRIZA and ND shadow box over next presidential election
PoliticsGreek Politicselections. The opposition party’s spokeswoman Maria Spyraki rebuffed on Thursday hints by Prime Minister... Democracy on Thursday. Tsipras knows that, beyond causing mischief within the centre-right party, if he can
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