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PASOK launches attempt to form alliance that would rival SYRIZA PASOK leader Fofi Gennimata has initiated a process aimed at creating a new centre-left alliance that could compete with SYRIZA for votes in the future.
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Tsipras upbeat on debt relief prospects, lenders more cautious Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras appears upbeat that an agreement on debt relief will be secured at Monday’s Eurogroup, although this was not backed up by officials on the lenders’ side.
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The SEKAP case and extrajudicial debt restructuring The law (N. 4469/2017) recently adopted by Greek Parliament, which was published on May 3 and introduces the opportunity of extrajudicial debt restructuring for natural and legal persons under specific conditions has been the cause of much discussion.
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Coalition MPs and multi-bill clear first hurdle as tension builds Coalition MPs passed on Tuesday their first test ahead of this week’s final vote on the multi-bill as tension builds ahead of Thursday’s ballot.
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Govt hopes counter-measures, debt relief talks enough to escape multi-bill maelstrom A crucial week begins for the government, which submitted to Parliament late on Saturday the multi-bill of measures, including the 2018-2021 Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy (MTFS), ahead of a vote on Thursday night.
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Ahead of vote, Tsakalotos appeals to SYRIZA MPs with positive message The government has made a last-minute bid to secure the votes of all 146 SYRIZA MPs in the upcoming vote on the multi-bill, which appears on track to be held before the May 22 Eurogroup.
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Timetable set for multi-bill vote, Athens hopes for debt progress in meantime The political timeline for the coming days, which revolves around the vote on the multi-bill and the discussions on debt relief, has become clearer.
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Tsipras rallies ministers and MPs before multi-bill arrives The multi-bill containing the measures the government has agreed with the lenders is due to be submitted to Parliament next week, amid efforts by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to ensure that there are no second thoughts from coalition MPs.
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Papandreou returns as PASOK seeks revival After enjoying a modest revival in the opinion polls, PASOK has built further momentum by welcoming back its former leader George Papandreou and enhancing its presence in Greek Parliament thanks to the addition of two MPs.
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Opinion polls sound warning for SYRIZA ahead of party congress The publication of two opinion polls over the last few days, emphasising voters’ dissatisfaction with SYRIZA and growing support for New Democracy, have heaped more pressure on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras before his party’s congress later this month.