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  1. Lenders fret over reform delays as Brussels revises 2019 growth forecast upwards to 2.2 pct
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    The institutions have put on record their concern about the delays from the Greek side regarding... by the European Stability Mechanism, rather than whether all the arrears have been cleared. The news... as a result of strong external demand that led to net exports being the main driver of growth during

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  2. Merkel reluctant to discuss targets as Athens prepares bill with wide-ranging tax cuts

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    than 3,000 euros and for more incentives for those who prove to be prompt payers. The other measure... negotiations over these conditions. In Athens, the government tried to put a positive spin on Merkel’s... strong growth to the country, it will gain the trust of partners and markets, and in this way

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  3. ND aims to show progress at Eurogroup but QE unattainable for now
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    of quantitative easing by the ECB at its peak was purchasing more than 80 billion euros monthly and many... thresholds that the ECB has put in place to ensure markets function well. Greek yields in the last... percent at the start of the year. Following strong investor interest, Greece's debt managers surpassed

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  4. Mitsotakis eyes Christmas handout, tries to rally support for diaspora vote proposal

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    of achieving this goal does not look strong. KINAL and MeRA25 have also put forward their own proposal... year, which is half a percentage point higher than the previous government’s forecasts. It should

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  5. Govt rebuffs uncomfortable reports on money laundering, unpaid contributions
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    The government has been put on the defensive as a result of a couple of reports..., Mitsotakis also called for the agreement to be “well implemented,” which is a far cry from the strong... be far more damaging than pushing ahead with the Prespes Agreement. The fact that Mitsotakis is pledging

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  6. Newsletter 231 -06/12/2019

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    and qualified people. The fact that the government attempt to put the Diamataris controversy to bed... investment spending rather than debt servicing, for which they are currently earmarked. In a carefully... remained strong and was among the best seen in a decade. Operating conditions also picked up during

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  7. Tensions within SYRIZA en route to membership ballot, party conference
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    . In a week’s time, SYRIZA’s central committee is due to meet, a week later than originally... membership has been scheduled for April, though it is still unclear what will be put to the vote... of strong approval, despite a series of missteps. Upcoming legislative initiatives, such as a bill

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  8. Despite satisfaction with Covid-19 numbers, govt not eyeing let-up in restrictions
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    , and we want to get past being labelled as the black sheep of Europe." However, this has put... on tackling the impact of the pandemic “than to beat Alexis Tsipras one more time and end his... the weekend suggested that Mitsotakis might try to capitalise on his strong poll ratings in the autumn

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  9. Govt pushes tourism message, digests EU stimulus proposal
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    and that, as such, it is in a strong position to receive tourists safely over the coming months. Greece has started to make... gains, but also the opportunity to put Greece in the international spotlight for positive reasons... billion euros in grants (more than 10 pct of annual Greek GDP) and 9.4 billion euros in loans

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  10. Athens hoping for de-escalation in Aegean as it seeks pension backpay solution

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    that the situation could flare up by accident rather than design. In response to increased activity from the Turkish fleet in Aksaz and Izmir, the Greek navy is maintaining a strong presence in the Aegean... for the decision to stand up to Turkey. There was also an effort to put on an outward display

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