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Multi-bill approved, coalition looks for positive news to fend off opposition attacks
PoliticsGreek Politicsif it is just short-term measures rather than a comprehensive package. The pounding the government has taken... members of Parliament. The government has some more loose ends to clear up, including legislation... is not due to be made public immediately but if the indications are that the highest administrative court has
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Athens, lenders trying to put last pieces in place for technical agreement
EconomyProgrammeto reaching an agreement at technical level, there has been much speculation about how several issues... of GDP in 2019 and another 0.3 percent of GDP in 2020, as the government suggests. Athens has also... to 19-20 percent to ease the tax burden for low-income earners. Pensions The IMF has also demanded
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Much ground to cover on prior actions despite privatisation progress
EconomyProgramme, the return of ANFA and SMP profits has been discussed, as has the purchase of the loans made to Greece..., or GLF, loans that Greece has to repay from its first bailout. The total of GLF loans stands at 52... privatisations it has targeted for this year. “The period until June is a quite critical one, which
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Parties gear up for clash over escalating migration challenge
PoliticsGreek Politicsgovernment. The question has been submitted by MeRa25 leader Yanis Varoufakis. It concerns the Moria camp on Lesvos, where a recent upsurge in arrivals has been accompanied by fatal accidents involving... than its capacity. The pressing nature of the situation on Lesvos and other islands has placed
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Learning the lessons of Greece's toxic decade
Agoraare not willing to punish the populism and political irresponsibility that has cost their country so dearly over.... Since then, he has been repeatedly accused and cleared of the claim that he orchestrated the fiddling... enjoying strong opinion poll ratings but a consistent exception has been the poor score they have
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OECD releases new outlook calling for sustained reforms post Covid-19
EconomyThe latest OECD outlook for Greece, made public on Wednesday, has shown that Greece’s economy..., which heralded a slowdown. The OECD noted that while Greece has been successful in containing... years took place in 2019. Following the pandemic, the review of minimum wages due for this year has
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Govt prepares new round of economic relief as Covid remains a threat
PoliticsGreek Politicspersistence has thrown off New Democracy’s initial planning for 2021. The government had hoped... to 735 on Sunday, the highest it has been since the start of the pandemic. New Democracy is hoping... a full reopening a week later. The difficulty in getting the virus under control has upset the government
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Parties gear up for confrontation over labour bill
PoliticsGreek Politicsplace on Wednesday. Last week’s general strike has added to the tension over the bill and reports... for a “counter-offensive” against New Democracy. The local media has taken this as a sign that he plans... of most of its provisions. The government has flatly rejected the claims that the bill will lead
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Newsletter 305 - 16/07/2021
. Nevertheless, the decision to clamp down on unvaccinated staff has caused a stir and puts New.... The government’s decision to toughen its stance vis a vis healthcare workers has been contrasted with its ongoing mollycoddling of the Church of Greece. New Democracy has shied away from either criticising
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Latest EC review clears path towards end of enhanced surveillance process in 2022
EconomyProgrammeand the wildfires in the summer, Greece has progressed specific commitments and welcomes cooperation... notes that Greece has completed the public financial management deliverable and reforms... was also noted in the simplification of the investment licencing legislation and HCAP has updated its
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