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Fiscal surplus back in focus ahead of IMF debt discussions
PoliticsGreek Politicssuggested that the IMF’s projections mean there is a strong likelihood of the lenders asking for some
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Primary surplus up to 3.9 pct of GDP in 2016, far above target
EconomyMacroeconomybillion. The strong primary balance in 2016 led the overall turning positive to 1.22 billion (0.7
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Tsipras looks to build political capital from 2016 overperformance
PoliticsGreek Politicsin tax reforms for 2015,” the premier added. Tsipras identified the creation of a strong economy
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Budget primary surplus of 1.1 billion slightly outperforms target by 77 million in Q1
EconomyMacroeconomymostly due to the strong underspend in February. Public Investment Budget (PIB) PIB revenues jumped
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Overdue social security contributions climb to 22.5 bln at end of Q1
EconomyMacroeconomy, largely due to strong performance in the last quarter of the year. Overall, KEAO has collected
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No honeymoon for Macron
Agorafor the job: his knowledge of policy issues is deep, his sense of authority strong, and his negotiation... on the result of the mid-June legislative elections. In principle, his “En Marche” movement is well
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EC lowers growth forecasts, sees fiscal targets within reach
EconomyMacroeconomyof the fiscal consolidation was broadly balanced. Revenues, in particular, were boosted by a strong growth
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Q1 GDP down by mild 0.1 QoQ, hinting at impact of drawn-out review
EconomyMacroeconomyaround 70 percent of total GDP), a strong increase in investments by 5.9 percent and a higher growth
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Coalition MPs and multi-bill clear first hurdle as tension builds
PoliticsGreek Politics, the positive vote followed strong criticism from members of unions and associations that were invited
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Tsipras upbeat on debt relief prospects, lenders more cautious
PoliticsGreek Politicsemerging from Greece’s creditors is positive and that there are strong prospects for an agreement on May
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