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Newsletter 43 - 18/09/2015
frontrunners opt for a grand coalition. If SYRIZA wins, all the indications so far point to it approaching... downturn and the major structural reforms demanded by Greece’s lenders, there could be a feeling in all... the first bailout in 2010, all Greek governments have started off with ample majorities, only to see them
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No time for Tsipras to celebrate as long list of tasks means pressure is on from start
EconomyProgrammeis anticipated to raise 168 million euros in 2015 and 240 million in 2016. Although all political parties... integrating into the ITC the solidarity levy as of 2016. 2) Identify all business income tax... of the solidarity grant (EKAS) for all pensioners by late 2019, starting with the top 20 percent
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Greek firms rely on public procurement most in EU but also suspect corruption, survey indicates
Societya quarter (23 percent) of companies in Greece making all their turnover from public tenders or procurement... these sources. The results are all the more interesting considering that Greek companies are also among... the EU average. At least half of all companies in Greece (52 percent), as well as the Netherlands
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EU enlargement - a moving target that is moving further away
Agorabe no enlargement of the European Union until 2020. Reactions from all sides were so harsh that he later tried..., of all plausible paths. We can say for the European Commission and the European Parliament... of hopelessness into EU-Western Balkans relations. Germany in all of its strength failed to "thaw
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It remains a mystery
Agoramostly met with nonchalance. There was silence from Berlin and Brussels on the IMF leaks. One analysis
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Two hurdles left for coalition this year before bigger challenges in 2014
PoliticsGreek Politicson it this Friday. Initial drafts of the tax bill met with opposition, particularly as it raised the burden
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Where Greek banks stand ahead of capital needs disclosure
EconomySenior officials from the Bank of Greece (BoG) met on Thursday with the top management of the four Greek systemic banks (Alpha, Eurobank, National and Piraeus) and informed them about the outcome of the Blackrock loan diagnostic and their individual capital needs. Reports indicate that the total
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Return to bond markets to buoy coalition, may leave SYRIZA floundering
PoliticsGreek Politicsin Greece's fortunes. It comes after other key milestones were met recently, such as Greek banks raising
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IMF recognises Greek 2013 surplus, sees less burdensome financing needs
EconomyIn its updated Fiscal Monitor report published on Wednesday, the International Monetary Fund confirms Greece achieved a general government (gg) primary surplus of 1.5 percent of GDP in 2013. In October 2013, the IMF forecasted a zero primary balance for Greece. “Greece met its primary surplus
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Eurobank gears up for crucial but contentious capital increase
EconomyBankingin the Parliament on March 30. The new framework, however, has met with considerable criticism. Apart
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