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  1. New court verdict adds to concern about impact of backpay on fiscal balance
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    could be facing an additional spending outlay that may threaten to derail plans to maintain.... After Greece signed the first programme in May 2010 it replaced the 13th and 14th salary bonuses... reform it adopted in May 2016, known as the Katrougalos law, named after the then labour minister

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  2. SYRIZA scrutinised over watchdog appointment as education hirings confirmed
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    to turn Greece’s institutions into its own domain. Conservative officials suggested that Thanou may... form the genuine concerns there may be about whether Thanou is a suitable person to head... headlines for voters who may be swayed by such developments. Along the same lines, Education Minister

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  3. Encouragement for Tsipras ahead of key vote on name deal
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    Democracy. There have been suggestions in the Greek media that Tsipras may seek to hit back... has already raised the issue with European Commission officials and it has been claimed that he may... of calling snap elections in May, which many observers consider to be the most likely choice for the prime

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  4. Tsipras maps out path to next elections via Prespes Agreement and possible confidence vote
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    elections in May, just before or at the same time as the European Parliament and local votes, which are due on May 26. However, Tsipras repeated his intention to carry on governing for a full four-year term... and European elections in May could prove damaging for SYRIZA, creating a negative public mood

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  5. EastMed pipeline close to high-level agreement, but still a long way from becoming reality
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    . Therefore, the broader eastern Mediterranean partnership may not intrinsically favour the EastMed project, although it may prove a good test-bed for energy cooperation. However, in a region... of its product, may not be able to maintain the same level of commitment going forward. This year’s

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  6. Mitsotakis targets undecided, young voters as he banks on anger to end SYRIZA's reign

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    are disgruntled with SYRIZA to use the European Parliament and local elections due on May 26... to voters that may be wavering about who to support in the upcoming elections, as well... will show SYRIZA the exit door,” he said. “The result on the night of May 26

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  7. Summit to usher in a new stage of EU-China relations
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    for this summit? Interestingly, despite low expectations, the summit may actually turn out... relationship with China, this event may help it reinforce its international standing for at least two reasons... of industries, i.e. sectors which are off-limits for FDI at present, and may somewhat curb the practice

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  8. Athens holds fire on debt schemes, prepares tax relief measures
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    fund EFKA, to open for applications in May and remain open until the end of September. The tabling... that this will be one of the top items on the agenda when the creditors return to Athens on May 6 for the third... to unveil before the May 26 European Parliament vote, one of the interventions being considered

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  9. Confidence vote and relief measures expected after Easter break
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    the European Parliament and local elections on May 26. Reports on Tuesday also suggest that a preliminary... from foreclosure will be launched in mid-May, before the fully automated version is up and running in June. These measures represent the last throw of the dice for Tsipras ahead of May 26, when he hopes

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  10. Tsipras claims EU vote will be close as SYRIZA looks for boost from relief measures
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    with a boost ahead of the May 26 European and local elections. The package consists of the schemes allowing... to influence who they support on May 26 will have any impact or, indeed, if the electorate is particularly... this year. He claimed the result on May 26 will be close and insisted that the national vote would

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