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With review set to resume, Tsipras looks for post-deal strategy
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe review so a “global deal” can be concluded before the end of May and trying to shift the focus... appears to believe that if the discussions with the lenders can be wrapped up at the May 22 Eurogroup... matters be settled with the creditors by May 22, Tsipras and his administration could then focus on more
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IMF downgrades Greek GDP and unemployment forecasts
EconomyMacroeconomyestimates due in June may point to a GDP growth below the 2-percent mark in 2017. Moreover, EC may also downwards revise its GDP forecast upon the release of its spring forecasts due in early May
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Fiscal surplus back in focus ahead of IMF debt discussions
PoliticsGreek Politicsapart from keeping negotiations on track so that a global deal can be secured at the May 22... for 2019 onwards, to be settled ahead of May 22. With regards to primary surplus targets after the end... in Washington. Furthermore, it has also provided Athens with hope that there may also be serious revisions
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Don't celebrate a French reconnection for EU just yet
Agoraof France during the first round. Le Pen may be destined for defeat now but she has a sizable base... for newcomers, who carry with them uncertainty about the way they may shape the political agenda... and learn a lesson from the Netherlands. Fighting the right-wing populists on their terms may
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Under fire in Parliament, coalition looks to imminent conclusion of review talks
PoliticsGreek Politicsto China for an official visit on May 14 and 15. The vote on the omnibus bill could also take place... post-programme fiscal path by the May 22 Eurogroup. Speaking in the European Parliament on Thursday... within May. European Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici also stressed the need to wrap up
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After agreeing measures, coalition sets sights on vote and debt relief deal
PoliticsGreek Politicsreturned from his official trip to China. Tsipras is due back in Athens on May 16, which would... agreement may not be reached by the May 22 Eurogroup but “a few days” after that. Debt relief
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Tsipras rallies ministers and MPs before multi-bill arrives
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat there are no second thoughts from coalition MPs. The draft legislation is due to be ready by May 10, allowing the vote to take place once Tsipras returns from an official visit to China on May 16. Reports today suggest that the vote will be held by May 20 at the latest. This week, the cabinet is due to meet
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Details of technical agreement between Greece and lenders set out in draft sMoU
EconomyProgrammeevening. The 53-page document dated May 2 is broadly similar to a previous draft of April 23 that we... beyond 2018 will be decided at the next Eurogroup on May 22. Fiscal gap 2018 The fiscal gap of 0.3... the firm may submit a social plan including measures for redeploying or retraining workers
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Greece eyes first bond issue since 2014 to smooth out volatile relationship with markets
EconomyFeaturesfor Greece. Should the multi-bill be approved, as expected, the May 22 Eurogroup is due to discuss..., July 20 and September 7. A potential global deal at the next Eurogroup on May 22 or even on June 15... on bond prices from the recent positive news flow, such as the technical agreement clinched on May 2
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Court ruling on pension cuts more political problem than legal obstacle for govt
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat the court's ruling is purely advisory and that changes may be made to the legislation if deemed necessary... cuts. This may mean Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his ministers mounting another effort... Sunday. The vote on the multi-bill is due to take place next Thursday, May 18.
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