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Progress rather than breakthrough the target at Eurogroup Expectations are relatively low for Monday’s Eurogroup, with the most that can be expected being an initial agreement between Greece and the institutions on the basic elements needed in order for the review to be completed.
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Athens in search of counter-measures to secure MPs' support for potential deal A trade-off between the fiscal measures being demanded by the institutions and steps aimed at lightening the burden on taxpayers appear to be the main focus of the Greek government at the moment.
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Lenders' proposal not yet enough to convince Athens, banish snap poll option Athens did not hide over the weekend its disappointment with the proposal made by the institutions on Friday but still appears focussed on trying to get a deal it considers politically viable.
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Tsipras tweaks message as chance of review compromise emerges As speculation mounts that the Greek government is preparing for a compromise with the institutions that will lead to the conclusion of the review, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras presented a slightly more nuanced position during a stormy parliamentary debate on Wednesday night.
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Tsipras facing limited options as he waits for signs from IMF There is great uncertainty regarding the Greek government’s intentions following the disappointing outcome of last week’s Eurogroup for Athens.
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Tsipras dismisses snap polls and new measures as review deal hangs in balance In an interview marking two years since he became prime minister, Alexis Tsipras insisted that the government will not vote “a single euro” in new measures through Greek Parliament as part of its efforts to conclude the second review.
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Athens holds back proposal details ahead of Thursday's Eurogroup The government has decided to keep its cards close to its chest ahead of Thursday’s Eurogroup and has not revealed – even to its lenders – exactly what it is proposing in order to conclude the review.
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Tsipras facing more media intervention claims after changes at newspaper The government is facing fresh accusations of trying to control the media following the latest developments at Greece’s best known media group, Lambrakis Press Group (DOL).
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Govt hopes for Feb review deal but opposition readies in case of snap polls There 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.
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Tsipras springs surprise with handout pledge for pensioners Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sprung a surprise on Thursday evening, when he announced that the government plans to redistribute this year’s primary surplus overperformance to some of those who have been affected most by the crisis.