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Greek fiscal deficits and debt since 2000
Our concluding monthly Blog 12 in 2021 explores whether balanced budgets also means that the debt remains constant in nominal terms? The answer to this question is important because if budget balance could mean that debt still increases, then this alone is not enough to come to terms with Greece’s debt challenge.
Contributor: Bob Traa & Jens Bastian
Categories: Politics (356), Economy (303), Greece (455)
Podcast - So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen Angela Merkel
The outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel was a ubiquitous figure during the Greek crisis, often making her a target for the frustrations generated by the austerity policies she and her party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), advocated.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Europe (270), Politics (356), Economy (303), Society (125), Greece (455)
The case of SYRIZA's fiscal performance
One can discuss the political or ideological inclinations of SYRIZA, but from a budgetary balance and debt management perspective, its performance was an achievement that few expected after the brief first SYRIZA government. The interesting question is: how did SYRIZA accomplish this and why did they do it?
Contributor: Bob Traa & Jens Bastian
Categories: Politics (356), Economy (303), Greece (455)
Awaiting the magic wand that will end the pandemic
At the hospital, we meet 53-year-old patient Aleksandar. He openly told the camera that they discovered large clots in his lungs and that now the doctors are not letting him out of bed in the respiratory department. Prior to this, he says, he had no health problems. Despite everything he has gone through and the long recovery that awaits him, he smilingly said he still will not get the vaccine.
Contributor: Ivor Fuka
Categories: Europe (270), Politics (356), Society (125)
Podcast - Planes, frigates and assistance clauses
Greece has recently signed two major defence deals, one with France and another with the USA. On this episode, Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista examine the significance and implications of these agreements.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Europe (270), Politics (356), Greece (455)