Programme
Review completion and SMP redemptions will decide Greece's QE eligibility
As expected, ECB President Mario Draghi announced today a Quantitative Easing (QE) programme which involves an expanded asset purchase programme up to 1.1 trillion euros. Starting from March, the programme is intended to be carried out until the end of September 2016.
What is SYRIZA's stance on negotiations with the eurozone?
The key themes of SYRIZA’s economic policy involve asking for a write-οff of nominal debt, a renegotiation of loan terms with the troika and the implementation of the 3-pillar programme initially revealed at the International Trade Fair (ITF) in Thessaloniki last September.
Conditions for Greek ECCL reportedly outlined in German document
The German Parliament (Bundestag) is expected to approve on Thursday the extension of the Greek bailout programme by two months, according to press reports.
Troika document reveals thorny issues, coalition's commitments to conclude review
Following a meeting with the Prime Minister Antonis Samaras yesterday, the Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis outlined to reporters the timeline for the completion of the current long-lasting troika review.
Eurogroup agrees two-month extension for Greek bailout but political developments to dominate
The Eurogroup decided on Monday that it would be "favourably disposed" to a request by Greece for a technical extension of 2 months to the current bailout programme.
No green light from troika yet as Greece moves towards bailout extension
The troika sent early on Wednesday a response to the measures proposed by Greece with the aim of securing the return of inspectors to Athens and a conclusion to the prolonged programme review.
The measures Greece is proposing to secure troika's return
Building on the basic points leaked on Monday, Kathimerini daily unveiled on Tuesday the measures included in a 43-page document sent by the Greek authorities to the troika with the aim of breaking the deadlock over the current review.
Greece moves closer to troika over fiscal gap, waits for response
In an effort to reach a compromise with the troika, Greek authorities have a range of proposals mainly aimed bridging the anticipated fiscal gap of about 2.5 billion euros for 2015.
Troika and Greece in stalemate over budget targets, prior actions as time ticks away
The Finance Ministry (MoF) is expected to table in parliament the 2015 budget on Friday amid a stalemate in discussions with the troika. As things stand, the budget will be submitted without the troika’s approval as has happened for the last two years.
What does a bailout exit with a precautionary credit line mean for Greece?
Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem announced after the November 6 Eurogroup that “there is a strong support for a precautionary credit line in a form of Enhanced Conditions Credit Line (ECCL).” But what does this mean for Greece?