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Progress seen after Brussels talks but review conclusion still out of reach There was no tangible outcome from the three days of talks between Greek ministers and representatives of the institutions in Brussels but there are indications that some progress was made, allowing talks to continue in the coming days.
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The scenarios ahead for Greece as review hangs in balance As talks between Greek government officials and the country’s lenders continue in Brussels following Monday’s Eurogroup, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras can see a clear path to Greece’s exit from the bailout programme and the crisis but, given the obstacles in the way, there is also a good chance that things will not be that straightforward.
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SYRIZA on tenterhooks as outcome of review remains in balance The Greek government goes into Monday’s Eurogroup hoping that there will not be a falling out with the lenders (worst case) but that enough common ground will be found so that the institutions can return to Athens to conclude the second review (best case).
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Sceptical mood in SYRIZA, pending agreement with creditors The Greek government swiftly dismissed unsubstantiated rumours on Thursday morning about Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras preparing to call snap elections but it is clear that as long as there is no significant progress in its talks with the institutions such speculation will intensify.
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Slow progress on fiscal, impasse on labour keep review deal on hold There have been no visible signs of major progress in the discussions between Greece and its lenders this week, suggesting that the best-case scenario would be the conclusion of a staff-level agreement ahead of the April 7 Eurogroup rather than the one on March 20.
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In absence of deal with lenders, some in SYRIZA keep political options open A comment by Interior Minister Panos Skourletis on Monday regarding the need for any agreement with the institutions to be approved by a qualified majority in Parliament has revived speculation about the possibility of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras struggling to convince his MPs to support the deal.
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Labour reforms, fiscal measures loom largest as Athens resumes talks with lenders Negotiations between Greece and its lenders are due to continue via teleconference this week with the aim of the various parties at least moving closer to a staff-level agreement by the time eurozone finance ministers meet on March 20.
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Tsipras invokes political solution to resolve labour reform stand-off The departure of the institutions from Athens on Friday gives the Greek government a chance to regroup ahead of a new round of talks next week, although these will be via teleconference to begin with.
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Key obstacles remain in bailout negotiations for pressured govt The government has proclaimed progress in the latest talks with the institutions, which were due to continue on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen whether there have been any significant advances towards a staff-level agreement (SLA) and a conclusion of the review.
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Amid review doubts, changes to constitution back on main agenda Amid uncertainty regarding the course of the negotiations between Athens and the institutions, the Greek government sought to switch the domestic agenda on Tuesday by focussing on plans to overhaul Greece’s constitutions.