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GSEE report stresses risks on employment and the pension system, outlines burden on wages
Societyof the social security require new funding sources excluding state budget contribution
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Athens pleased with Brussels appointments but new Commissioner faces big task
PoliticsGreek Politicsto 2009, for instance, did not do much to restore order to the public healthcare budget. A positive
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ELSTAT survey finds 2013 household budgets devastated, inequality persists
SocietyThe average monthly expenditure of Greek households dropped 7.8 percent year on year (YoY) to 1,509.39 euros in 2013, according to the 2013 Household Budget Survey published by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). The rate of decline in 2013 shows a deceleration compared to the -10.2
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Samaras plots early bailout exit, plays down debt relief as Merkel remains tight-lipped
PoliticsGreek Politicsto be included in the draft 2015 budget, due to be ready in October 6. These adjustments have yet
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Troika leaves with key issues pending and clock ticking for coalition
PoliticsGreek Politicsprogramme for debts to the state and the approval of the fiscal targets in the draft 2015 budget
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Greece steps up efforts for early bailout exit but lenders play it coy
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat the government would like to agree the programme exit at the same time that the 2015 budget
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Managing an orderly Greek exit from the memorandum
AgoraThe narrative of how and when to exit the memorandum is currently at the heart of the discussion in Athens. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras insists that Greece does not require a third financial support programme from the troika of international creditors. The 2015 draft budget submitted by Finance
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With troika review pending, Greek bailout exit plan faces time challenge
PoliticsGreek Politicsmeasures in next year's budget. It remains to be seen whether the troika will be prepared to accept
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Court ruling on property tax levels could hurt future revenues
EconomyMacroeconomy. The payment of ENFIA became a critical factor for the budget targets being met in 2014
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Fitch keeps Greek rating at 'B' with stable outlook
Economydownside risks to its projections. The budget is on track to meet its 2014 target, while the year
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