Programme
Multi-bill tabled in Parliament, paves way for sale of NPLs
The government tabled in Parliament on Saturday evening the multi-bill containing the prior actions demanded by the institutions for the disbursement of the next sub-tranche of 1 billion euros.
Greece and lenders seen inching towards deal on ADMIE
The Greek government and the institutions have reportedly reached an initial agreement on the privatisation of the electricity transmission company (ADMIE), which is one of the 13 milestones Greece has to implement to receive the next sub-tranche of 1 billion.
Pension reform wrangle prompts Greece to consider going own way on contributions rise
Although decisions regarding pension reform are not due until the first programme review scheduled for January, after the second set of milestones has been completed, the issue is already beginning to dominate the agenda.
Privatisation of power transmission firm ADMIE a key challenge among prior actions
The privatisation of the electricity transmission company (ADMIE) is one of the thirteen prior actions Greece has to implement by December 11 to unlock the next sub-tranche of 1 billion.
Greece faces tight deadline for second set of milestones, first review looms
The Greek government has until December 11 to complete the implementation of the second set of milestones so it can receive the next sub-tranche of 1 billion euros, an EU official told Kathimerini on Thursday.
Greece receives list of milestones for next bailout sub-tranche
The Eurogroup Working Group (EWG) reportedly agreed on Thursday evening the second list of milestones Greece has to implement in the next three weeks for the disbursement of the next sub-tranche of 1 billion euros by December 18.
Coalition considers options for addressing pension system sustainability
Labour Minister Giorgos Katrougalos outlined to SYRIZA’s political secretariat on Tuesday of the government’s social policy council’s proposal on pension reforms.
Greece gets tranche and looks ahead to next tasks, including pensions and NPLs
The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) BoD approved on Monday afternoon the disbursement of the sub-tranche of 2 billion euros to Greece after the completion of the first set of milestones as well as the financial sector measures.
Gov't submits multi-bill to pave way for next bailout tranches
Following the agreement reached with the institutions on Monday, the government tabled under the emergency procedure in Parliament on Tuesday evening the omnibus bill with the last set of pending prior actions.
Greece, lenders reach deal to secure bailout sub-tranche and bank recap funds
After discussions with Greece’s lenders throughout the day on Monday, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos told reporters after midnight that the government had reached an agreement with the quadriga mission chiefs on all issues related to the prior actions for the disbursement of the next sub-tranche of 2 billion euros.