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New Democracy in spotlight as coalition draws hope on labour reforms
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIn the absence of any tangible developments from the ongoing talks in Brussels, fringe issues have dominated the political agenda in Greece since Monday.
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Lack of trade-offs for Athens keep deal with creditors out of reach
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe lack of progress during this weekend’s talks between Greece and the institutions has lowered hopes of an imminent deal between the various parties, leading to a staff-level agreement (SLA) being struck by the March 20 Eurogroup
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Athens prepared to legislate measures before global deal with lenders
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek government appears to have relaxed its position on the legislation of new measures before a global deal with the institutions has been reached.
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Athens waits for move from lenders to get review going
PoliticsGreek PoliticsWhile some reports in Athens claim that Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem is making behind-the-scenes efforts to bring Greece’s lenders closer together and organise a meeting with the Greek government to break the deadlock in the review, there was no word from the coalition on Wednesday.
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With review stalled, Athens continues to be coy on concessions
PoliticsGreek PoliticsWith the meeting of the International Monetary Fund’s executive board out of the way, the next crucial waypoint in the Greek review is Thursday’s meeting of the Eurogroup Working Group (EWG).
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Athens searching for compromise formula should IMF remain on board
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe indication that no progress regarding Greece’s review should be expected before the International Monetary Fund’s executive board meets on Monday was strengthened by comments from European officials.
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Tsipras facing limited options as he waits for signs from IMF
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThere is great uncertainty regarding the Greek government’s intentions following the disappointing outcome of last week’s Eurogroup for Athens.
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Mitsotakis seals alliance with Drassi, targets role of unifier
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIn a move that will have mostly symbolic, rather than practical, impact, New Democracy announced on Thursday that the small pro-business party Drassi is to come under its umbrella.
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Mitsotakis marks first year at ND helm by emphasising tax cut goals
PoliticsGreek PoliticsIn his first interview of 2017, New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis claimed that he is prepared to go against the wishes of Greece’s lenders in order to reduce taxes if he becomes prime minister.
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Govt hopes for Feb review deal but opposition readies in case of snap polls
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThere are increasing indications from government sources that Athens has accepted it is unlikely the review will be completed in time for the January 26 Eurogroup and that a conclusion in February is more likely.