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Survey charting young voters presents diverse fractures and politics
Societyinstitutions measured gather less than 20 oct trust from that cohort; the Presidency and the Parliament
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A closer look at Greece's revised proposals to lenders
EconomyProgrammeto be covered, the government proposed thirteen “parametric” measures worth 2 billion euros for 2015 (1.1...” measures of 1.63 billion for 2015 and 2.36 billion for 2016 were proposed, corresponding to 0.9 and 1.3 percent of GDP respectively. These measures mainly aim to cover the higher fiscal gap estimated
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Round of talks nearing end with limited progress, serious doubts about March 20 goal
EconomyProgrammeon some of the counter-measures proposed by the government related to taxes and expenditure that would... it clear that they favour growth-enhancing measures, while the government mostly prefers measures...-planned interventions, the same source noted. The counter-measures considered by the government mostly
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A breakdown of what Tsipras and European lenders agreed to
EconomyProgrammefour measures, namely streamlining of the VAT system, upfront measures to improve the long-term... of the first four measures and endorsement of all commitments, a decision to mandate the institutions... alternative measures by October 2015. Institutions had initially proposed the implementation of the zero
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This is what the Eurogroup is proposing as a basis for a third Greek bailout
EconomyProgrammefor an agreement. · Greece committed to legislate by July 15 a first set of measures including VAT... and Resolution Directive (BRRD) · Subsequent to legal implementation of those measures, a decision... of the Independent Transmission Operator (ADMIE), unless replacement measures can be found that have
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Gov't postpones discussion on parallel programme ahead of tranche approval
Economya series of the proposed measures were reversing previous memorandum of understanding (MoU) commitments... of this programme and 20 percent of those imposed by the third MoU. The draft bill named “Measures... of the beneficiaries under the humanitarian crisis bill. In addition, the bill included a series of measures
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Debt relief, MTFS and return to bond markets on agenda after technical agreement
EconomyProgramme, where discussions on a global deal including debt relief measures are expected to take place... on May 11-13, where the Washington Group may also convene. Once the new measures agreed with lenders... debt relief measures. In case an agreement is not reached at that time, the next crucial date
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Tsipras tries to take pressure off MPs but debt proving hard to settle
PoliticsGreek Politicsthe premier towards his MPs was his proposal that each of the expansionary counter-measures should... decision to not support any of the counter-measures. Tsipras hopes that this will remove some... of measures, and put more pressure on MPs from New Democracy and other parties when they refrain from
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IMF's outlook on debt unsustainability adds to doubts after inconclusive Eurogroup
EconomyProgrammeto have come under strong pressure to adopt the fiscal measures demanded by the International... of the Eurogroup that Athens would have to adopt the contingent measures, including a reduction to the tax-free... “democratic culture” to adopt contingent measures that could bind future governments. The issue
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Differences over pension cuts stand in way of technical agreement
PoliticsGreek Politics. In an interview with Ethnos newspaper on Sunday, Tsipras insisted that any measures adopted by the government, along with the expansionary counter-measures, would only apply from 2019 onwards and if there is also an agreement on debt relief. Tzanakopoulos told Skai TV that the measures which are due
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