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Alexis's choice
Agoraand the anxiety of the last few months has not been in vain. However, while the party may accept some of the measures – even the creation of a single VAT rate of around 18 percent for almost all goods... to do it will depend on the content of the agreement. If most of the measures agreed are seen
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Greek government's proposals to bridge gap with lenders appear to fall short
EconomyProgrammeabove 500,000 euros has been abolished. Pensions Greece accepts the full implementation of the 2010..., there were a number of differences mainly in the VAT, pensions, fiscal structural measures and labour... structural measures The government accepts the lenders’ proposal for an increase in the advance payment
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This is the government's strategy on banks and NPLs as part of third bailout
Economycapital controls. An envelope of 25 billion euros has been provided by the eurozone... the end of 2014. The measures would involve smoothing of liquidity terms and capital enhancement... a permanent social safety net including measures to support the most vulnerable debtors
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Pension overhaul poses political challenge despite avoiding immediate cuts
PoliticsGreek Politicson Tuesday), Tsipras also has to wait to see how Greece’s lenders will react to the proposals. Katrougalos... the proposed measures, his main concern will be the reaction of his own MPs. With just a three-seat... that the measures could be included in a multi-bill with other issues that will be discussed with the lenders during
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Where things stand on the Greek pension reform proposals
EconomyProgramme, lawyers, pharmacists and engineers has been formed to provide an alternative solution that sets an upper... GSEE and ADEDY have rejected the proposed measures and have called a general strike on February 4... indicate that the measures are not quantified and that the lenders have demanded detailed data
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OECD sees potential for recovery in Greek economy, stresses benefits from reforms
EconomyMacroeconomysignificant labour reforms have been implemented so far, lesser progress has been made on reducing the power... that the mix of planned measures (mainly reducing pension entitlements and revenue measures concentrating
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Break in bailout talks leaves question mark over their conclusion
PoliticsGreek Politicsthat his chances of political survival would be better if the measures he has to adopt now are a little...) accepting softer fiscal measures in order for Athens to hit the 3.5 percent of GDP target by 2018, even
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Greek banks on cusp of improved liquidity conditions
Agorarefinancing operations (TLTRO-II). This liquidity facility has a maturity of four years... is unsustainable and debt relief measures would be adopted split in short-, medium- and long-term interventions. However, since the most important measures have not been quantified so far, it would
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Obama emphasises need for debt relief in Athens but Berlin keeps expectations low
PoliticsForeign Policynoted that President Obama has pointed to the importance of debt relief," he said. "The Eurogroup agreed in May on a timetable on exactly that subject .. regarding measures for the short term, and later in 2018 for mid-term measures,"
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OECD expects Greek economy to recover, stresses need for structural reforms and debt relief
EconomyMacroeconomyin 2016, while notes that the Greek government has legislated fiscal measures to meet the primary surplus... measures to combat the rising exclusion and poverty. Therefore, the OECD underscores that full
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