About: Greek crisis
Post-election Germany: An iron chancellor with a liberal sidekick?
If the liberal FDP enters a coalition with the conservative CDU in Berlin, Merkel and Schäuble will have to adapt their plans for the future of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). EURACTIV Germany's partner Der Tagesspiegel reports.
Greece backtracks on ‘ineffective’ excise tax on wine
The Greek government will soon table an amendment to abolish excise duty on wine as it has not brought the desired financial results, Greek Minister for Agricultural Development and Food Evangelos Apostolou said.
Macron urges Europeans not to push Greece toward non-EU investors
French President Emmanuel Macron urged EU member states on Friday (8 September) to show trust and make “European” investments in Greece in order to avoid pushing the debt-ridden Mediterranean country towards financial options outside Europe.
Moscovici: Greek bailout was a ‘scandal’ for democratic procedures
The Eurogroup’s handling of Greece’s bailout programme was a scandal in terms of democratic processes, Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici insisted in an interview with Italian media.
Greek FM fumes at ‘slander’ regarding rule of law
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted strongly to press reports suggesting that the country’s rule of law is in danger due to particular court decisions.
Prosecutor says Greece’s former statistics boss is guilty
A prosecutor said on Monday (31 July) that the former head of Greece’s statistical office was found guilty as he did not consult fellow board members about the much-discussed revised 2009 deficit figures. The prosecutor also said he was an employee of the IMF at the same time.
Greeks fear they will lose their ‘white gold’ with CETA
Farmers in Greece are concerned about the fate of feta cheese in EU trade agreements with third countries after the EU failed to fully protect the iconic product in the CETA free trade deal with Canada. EURACTIV Greece reports.
Greek regions aim to boost agri-tourism potential this summer
Greece's regions are exploring ways to link rising tourism to local quality food consumption and get away from the established concept of mass tourism.
Athens hopeful new bond will open access to ECB funds
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday (26 July) claimed that his country's first bond sale in three years would help convince the European Central Bank to provide additional liquidity to its struggling economy.
Greek minister: With progressive federalism EU will regain citizens’ trust
In order for Europe to address the current governance issue and convince citizens that it works in their interest it should turn to a left-wing progressive federalism model, Nikos Pappas told EURACTIV.com in an interview.
Greece breaks three-year isolation and returns to debt markets
After three years of “exile”, Greece will return on Monday (24 July) to the international debt markets, testing the waters to see if it can begin to wean itself off bailout loans after tough reforms.
Germany made more than €1bn out of Greek crisis
Between its loans to Athens and its debt buying programmes, Germany has cashed in to the tune of €1.34bn since the beginning of the Greek crisis. EURACTIV’s partner La Tribune reports.
Commission says it’s time to end Greece’s excessive deficit procedure
The European Commission decided on Wednesday (12 July) to recommend that the EU Council close the excessive deficit procedure for Greece.
Moscovici: Leftist Syriza government is not populist
Greece’s ruling leftist Syriza party cannot today be considered as a populist party because they have made tough choices and implemented difficult reforms in order to stay in the eurozone, Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici has said.
Juncker praises Tsipras following Weber jibe
Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Tuesday (20 June) that he fully trusts Greek Premier Alexis Tsipras, after Manfred Weber said Tsipras "belongs to the past".
Greece did its part; now it’s the Eurogroup’s turn
Greece has made huge sacrifices and the government has made significant reforms. Now the ball is in the Eurogroup's court to provide the necessary certainty to both people and the markets via a debt deal, writes Roberto Gualtieri.
Confusing messages suggest tough Greek debt talks at Eurogroup
The European Commission is optimistic about an overall agreement with Greece at tomorrow’s Eurogroup. But Athens says a deal is still far due to Germany’s stance.
Moscovici urges Greece’s lenders ‘not to play with fire’
Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici warned today (8 June) Greece’s creditors to avoid “playing with fire” ahead of a crucial Eurogroup meeting on 15 June.
Greek ship owners clash with Schäuble over taxation
The inability of German maritime policy to successfully support its domestic shipping industry is the motivation behind Wolfgang Schäuble’s pressure on the Greek government to tax shipping firms, Greek ship owners said in a statement.
Greek parliament approves more austerity to unlock bailout funds, debt relief
Greek lawmakers on Thursday (18 May) approved pension cuts and tax hikes sought by the country's lenders to unlock vital financial aid, as angry demonstrators protested outside parliament over new austerity, the latest since the country plunged into crisis seven years ago.
Greece slashes GDP forecast in new budget plans
The Greek government on Sunday (14 May) slashed its GDP growth forecast for 2017 as it moved towards submitting new austerity measures, including a wider tax net, for approval by lawmakers.
Greek opposition rebukes Commission over praise for Tsipras government
Greece’s main opposition party, New Democracy, felt “surprised” on Wednesday (10 May) when European Commission Vice-President Andrus Ansip praised the Tsipras government for improvements it has made to the economy.
Brexit will cost Greece up to 0.8% of GDP, minister says
The British exit from the European Union will have consequences for the Greek economy, especially on tourism, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs George Katrougalos said on Monday (8 May).
Alexis Tsipras’ government is building a media oligarchy
Greece’s coalition government is building new networks of corruption while still dealing with the old ones, in a bid to control and restrict the freedom of the press, Vasilis Kikilias writes.