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Coalition considers options for addressing pension system sustainability
EconomyProgrammein the second set of milestones for the next sub-tranche of 1 billion euros due by mid-December, but be part
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Rate of credit contraction edges up to 1.6 pct in Oct
EconomyMacroeconomyissues to be included in the next set of milestones the government has to implement by mid-December.
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Greece receives list of milestones for next bailout sub-tranche
EconomyProgrammebe set in a fiscally neutral manner and consistent with the agreed wage bill targets. In addition
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Pension reform wrangle prompts Greece to consider going own way on contributions rise
EconomyProgrammeAlthough decisions regarding pension reform are not due until the first programme review scheduled for January, after the second set of milestones has been completed, the issue is already beginning to dominate the agenda. Greece and its lenders remain some distance from reaching common ground
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Greece a gateway and scapegoat in EU's refugee crisis
Agoraof a possible exit from the Schengen Area – the recent exchanges set a poisonous precedent. The EU has
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SYRIZA tries to compose itself ahead of next vote on prior actions
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPrime Minister Alexis Tsipras is due to address SYRIZA’s central committee on Saturday, ahead of the upcoming vote on the next set of bailout-related prior actions. The committee is due to sit on Saturday and Sunday to examine the latest developments and make preparations for the party’s next
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Multi-bill tabled in Parliament, paves way for sale of NPLs
EconomyProgramme, the relevant cost ceiling is set at 570 million euros for 2016 and will be lowered by 20 million per annum
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Leaving Greece's annus horribilis behind
Agoradiscussions during the first half of 2015 have gradually been replaced by a new set of threats, namely
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Coalition poised to unveil pension reform proposals, hoping to avoid cuts
EconomyProgrammeThe Greek government appears to have finalised its proposals on pension reform and is set to submit them to the institutions ahead of the start of the first programme review in mid-January. The key interventions incorporated in the reported government plan, which would alter the landscape for both
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Gov't submits reform plan that raises contributions and cuts future pensions
EconomyProgrammecompared to the current pension system. 8) The upper pension limit is set at 2,300 euros and at 3,070
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