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Are hirings in the public sector out of control?
EconomyFeaturesrule, the annual window of measurement may obscure lags between the two sets of figures. For instance... may conceal deeper structural issues. Hiring criteria for fixed-term contract positions have... the public interest. In some cases, we may simply be witnessing the effects of crisis decision-making
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Newsletter 160 -04/05/2018
are to hold them at the same time as the European Parliament elections in late May 2019 in order... to bubble over in such a way now. It may just be a chance occurrence or, more likely, it is part... that the performance of private consumption suggests that “households may be more financially
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SYRIZA seeks best path to next general elections
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat have been lined up for 2019. The coalition continues to suggest that the cuts may be cancelled... and the European Parliament ballot on Sunday, May 26. However, there has been no clear indication from... of the Macedonia name deal) or in May along with the other two ballots. Macedonia deal The recent diplomatic
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Newsletter 263 -11/09/2020
in April and May, while in June only three auctions were completed. Fifty two auctions were...) unemployment rate came to 18.3 percent in June from an upward revised figure of 17.3 percent in May, Hellenic... compared to May. Year-on-year, the figure for those employed decreased by 174,217 (-4.4 percent). Total
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Newsletter 386 - 23/06/2023
almost 41 pct on May 21, for the conservatives to fail to elect more than 150 of the 300 MPs. The only... of the May 21 elections indicated that seven parties will enter Parliament after June 25. Compared... beating in May, losing by more than 20 points. Alexis Tsipras is fighting for his political future
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Greek gov't and Parliament on hold, waiting for cabinet reshuffle
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe May 25 European Parliament elections but it certainly appears that a number of key tasks have... is likely – although not certain – to be replaced. Following the disappointing May 25 election results... to resign. His removal would be controversial and may create friction between the government
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Greece gets new finance minister but old guard dominates cabinet reshuffle
PoliticsGreek Politicselections on May 25. It is questionable, though, how much room for manoeuvre Hardouvelis will have given... as Georgiadis’s successor may be an effort to ensure the minister with the health portfolio... appointed to ministries are known for their combative styles. It may be an indication of Samaras believing
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New Greek cabinet a mixed bag, prompting hope and concern
PoliticsGreek Politicslast May, will be in charge of administrative reform. Another law professor, Nikos Paraskevopoulos, has... that the SYRIZA-led government may try to shift the direction of Greece's foreign policy closer to Russia... for backing sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine. Tsipras visited Moscow last May
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Tsipras keeps IMF waiting, turns focus to MPs and opposition
PoliticsGreek Politicssuffer damaging consequences. Athens may also be hoping that by delaying its IMF payment it spurs... billion euros in bailout funds were “much less painful.” The SYRIZA chief may also have one eye on his... MPs who are increasingly concerned about the course of negotiations. The SYRIZA chief may also have
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Newsletter 113 - 31/03/2017
media after the EWG admitted that the SLA may arrive after the meeting of eurozone finance... on this issue, as well as any other form of dissent that may exist within SYRIZA, is that the final... process will begin immediately, while it may also ask for improved financial offers from the three
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