Search
-
Newsletter 4 - 21/11/2014
correct any deviations that may arise. All the president’s men Scenarios leave PM short of votes needed... conclusion is a matter of intense interpretation by all stakeholders concerned in Athens, Washington... and controversial issues of substance are postponed into future compliance obligations. All the while
4% -
The institutional weakness poisoning Greek politics
Agora2011 and February 2012. During this time Karatzaferis, like all other MPs, was obliged to fill..., Parliament’s accountants recently conducted a review of all the pothen esches forms submitted by MPs... system “completely,” while 45 percent do not trust it at all. This atmosphere of mistrust is toxic
4% -
A little more persuasion, a little less reaction
Agoraof one side or the other without examining whether they have any basis at all. And that is really the problem in all this. As soon as the discussion gravitates towards talk of a Grexit and financial...”. Opting for persuasion rather than fear would be good move for all those concerned. Follow Nick
4% -
Coalition edges towards 180 votes for president but close to exhausting resources
PoliticsGreek Politicsand Chrysovalantis Alexopoulos) who backed Dimas on Tuesday. Almost all of the remaining 11 independent... if they amount to more than one or two. Almost all of these lawmakers would be going from clearly being... vote. Even if that was an indication that she is in two minds about what to do (all four independent
4% -
What is in SYRIZA's 3-pillar programme to overcome the crisis?
Economysystem for all citizens – both insured and uninsured – and sharp reduction in the citizens’ contribution... of the minimum wage in the private sector to 751 euros for all employees regardless of age. The minimum... to restoring of collective labour agreements and abolishing all regulations related to mass dismissals, which
4% -
Heading for slim election win, SYRIZA tries to secure MPs' loyalty
PoliticsGreek Politics, 2015 All the polls point to a narrowing of the gap between the two leading parties. The GPO survey... to either back down from its positions and compromise or seek an all-out confrontation... to Parliament. One of the new rules introduced is that all SYRIZA MPs are “morally and politically
4% -
What next Greece?
AgoraGreece in the Eurozone; it’s only another €10-20bn after all. On the other hand, why should they give... to be achieved quickly, however. It could all come to a head within weeks of the election if deposits... and significant new debt relief will be needed before long. So how will it all pan out? I have thought
4% -
First signs from new Greek government point to awkward meetings with lenders
EconomyProgrammeis that Lafazanis comments most likely refer to all three initiatives. That said, local media indicate that the new government will halt all tender processes for the sale of asset sales and will replace... in supplementary pensions and all other commitments imposed by the EU-IMF memorandum that decrease pensions
4% -
Newsletter 13 - 30/01/2015
and the minimum wage restored to 751 euros. The new coalition also declared that it would stop all..., negotiations and, above all, patience. These powers have repeatedly been advocated by various ministers... the impression that the unlikely partners are all too willing bedfellows. They may talk different political
4% -
Tsipras sticks to pre-election pledges as eurozone negotiations loom
PoliticsGreek Politicsa moratorium on all of his planned measures until the summer, by when a comprehensive agreement between... Programme, on all of the hot button issues. These include: · Adding at the end of this year a 13th..., with advice from the International Labour Organisations (ILO). · Repealing law granting immunity to all board
4%