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Final decision on 2019 fiscal measures still a few weeks away The first step in the process of deciding whether Greece will have to implement next year fiscal measures worth 1 or 2 percent of GDP is due to be taken on Friday, with the International Monetary Fund stressing that several more weeks are needed before any decision can be taken.
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EconomyProgramme
Green light for next bailout funds as Commission stands ground on post-MoU scenarios It was confirmed on Thursday that the path is now clear for Greece to receive its 5.7-billion-euro tranche after completing the third review.
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EconomyProgramme
Athens under intense pressure over fourth review reforms Although there has been progress regarding property auctions over the last few days, the Greek government is under intense pressure to move forward with the 88 prior actions included in the fourth review so the programme can be wrapped up on time.
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EconomyProgramme
Eurogroup highlights tight schedule as differences over debt, fiscal measures brew The main message to emerge from Monday’s Eurogroup was that Greece and its lenders are facing a tight schedule if they are to achieve their goal of completing the fourth review and settling the issues of debt relief and post-programme surveillance.
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EconomyProgramme
Clearer roadmap for completion of third programme emerging The roadmap ahead for Greece had gradually started taking shape as Athens enters the final six months of its programme and gets a clearer picture on the key dates and deliverables.
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EconomyProgramme
Tight schedule ahead for Athens and lenders in build-up to MoU exit The Greek government has denied that Athens and the institutions are considering extending the third programme, which ends in August.
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EconomyBanking
Banks gear up for stress tests, with results due in May A clearer picture of the stress tests for Greek banks emerged over the past few days as the various stages and dates involved in the process were finalised.
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EconomyProgramme
Some loose ends ahead of Eurogroup, questions remain over IMF's role The Greek government goes into Monday’s Eurogroup, which will be accompanied by a meeting of the European Stability Mechanism’s (ESM) board of directors, with three prior actions remaining and doubts over whether the green light for the disbursement of the next loan tranche will be granted.
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EconomyProgramme
Athens prepares for bond issue, eurozone works on growth/debt mechanism An imminent bond issue by the Greek government is set to attract the immediate attention of local and international observers but discussions are continuing in the background regarding the method of the country’s exit from the third programme and what will follow.
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EconomyProgramme
IMF sticks to reform, debt relief demands as programme role remains in doubt A meeting between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the International Monetary Fund’s managing director Christine Lagarde at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday has rekindled interest in what stance the IMF will take regarding the Greek programme.