MacroPolis

Lenders' visit concludes with no firm answer on pension cuts

The first post-programme inspection by the institutions is due to be wrapped up on Friday with no final decision on whether the pension cuts due to be implemented next year will be called off, but with the Greek government confident that it will be granted this concession by its lenders.

Mixed picture for government after first day of talks with creditors

A mixed picture emerged following the first day of talks between Greek government officials and the institutions’ mission chiefs in Athens as part of the post-programme visit by the lenders, which began on Monday.

Tsipras confident on pension cuts, reticent on snap elections

Amid renewed speculation about snap elections next year, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has insisted that his government will be able to come to an arrangement with the institutions over the pension cuts that are due to implemented in 2019 and then hold out for a full four-year term.

Lenders appear at ease with Tsipras pledges, cautious on pension cuts

The institutions have begun poring over Greece’s budget execution data as part of the first post-programme inspection, which will also include a close look at the pledges made by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH).

Fiscal matters expected to dominate talks as lenders return for post-MoU check

The institutions are due to carry out their first post-programme inspection in Greece this week, with next year’s pension cuts topping the agenda for their brief visit to Athens.

Tsipras pledges array of tax cuts, hopes for break on pensions

Alexis Tsipras did not spring any surprises during his speech at the Thessaloniki Expo (DETH) on Saturday, when he made a range of promises, particularly regarding his government’s fiscal plans, that were largely within the expectations that had been cultivated in previous weeks.

No final word on pension cuts as lenders prepare for return to Athens next week

Ahead of the institutions returning to Athens next week for their first post-programme visit, the Greek government has been given some encouragement in its bid to avoid the pension cuts that are due to be implemented next year.

Mitsotakis plans cuts to pension contributions, aims to add private element to system

New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has set out some of the policies he plans to unveil at the Thessaloniki Expo in the coming days as the competition between the government and the opposition to win over voters gathers pace.

Athens eyes cancellation of pension cuts as Tsipras prepares Thessaloniki package

The Greek government has given its clearest indication yet that it does not intend to implement the 1 percent of GDP in pension cuts due next year.

Recent study issues warning over ageing population, future pension burden

By: Omaira Gill

Greece is facing a demographic time bomb in the coming years due to its ageing population, a new study has shown.