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European Commission review of Greek programme: The key points
EconomyProgrammeThe European Commission (EC) published on April 25 its fourth review on Greece’s Economic Adjustment Programme. This was the first report since July 2013 and follows the agreement reached between.... The turnaround in 2014 following a recession of 25 percent in the last 5 years is mainly supported
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Tension builds in Greek coalition and with SYRIZA as elections near
PoliticsGreek Politicsand 25) and the European vote (May 25) nears, the two parties will be at each others throats more
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In Spain, the best generation is in danger of becoming the lost generation
Agorain Spain but not now. Laura, 25 and unemployed for one year, voices her pessimism about her future... their prior intention of becoming independent at the age of 25. But those were better times, when
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Golden Dawn to compete in EP elections but its longer term future is unclear
PoliticsGreek PoliticsOne of the unknowns going into the May 25 European Parliament elections in Greece has been cleared up: Golden Dawn will take part in the contest. The Supreme Court decided over the weekend... of the stigma associated with such a choice. It looks likely, however, that the results on May 25
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Possibility of post-election breakup dogs Greek coalition
PoliticsGreek PoliticsPASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos continues to maintain the stakes for the May 25 European Parliament elections high as he keeps coming back to the possibility that the coalition will not be able... of the vote on May 25, compared to 28 percent for SYRIZA and 24 for New Democracy. Such a result would
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Local elections in Greece a precursor of European vote
PoliticsGreek Politicsis the most likely outcome in Athens, where the big question will be who will join Kaminis on May 25... a significant part in the outcome of the EU elections on May 25. The government passed legislation a few
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As SYRIZA looks towards centre, will New Democracy turn to its right?
PoliticsGreek Politics25. If their results were translated to a national vote, DIMAR would not enter Parliament... 25 could open up the possibility of New Democracy convincing its right-wing voters and MPs to embrace
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Greek gov't and Parliament on hold, waiting for cabinet reshuffle
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIt would be an exaggeration to say that the Greek government entered a state of paralysis following the 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
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Are things looking up for Greece's privatisation programme?
EconomyCommission’s fourth review of Greece’s economic Adjustment Program published on April 25 as well..., it is worth noting that some other projects are facing serious hurdles. On May 25, the Council of State
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Political tremors shake Spain, overshadow economic progress
Agora4.5 million people unemployed, putting the rate slightly above 25 percent and keeping... to 25 percent until 2016. In a report, the Bank of Spain said this month that it would descend very
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