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Immigration, Brexit and eurozone reform to dominate this European Council’s agenda
The refugee and migration issue, Brexit and eurozone reform will be on the agenda of the European Council and Euro Summit meetings taking place on Thursday and Friday in Brussels.
EU to resume using the name FYROM until the Athens-Skopje deal is fully implemented
The European Commission and European institutions will continue to use the name “Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” for Greece’s northern neighbour until the agreement signed by Athens and Skopje on Sunday is fully implemented, a spokesperson for European Commission Vice President and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said on […]
“Eurogroup will review Greece’s progress and make final decisions” says Mario Centeno
The post-programme surveillance framework, the final loan tranche and the possible measures to ease Greece’s debt are the main decisions the Eurogroup will be asked to make on June 21, according to its president Mario Centeno.
“Only EU, USA and NATO to benefit from the bad FYROM deal” says the Communist Party
“The Greece and FYROM agreement was reached with the clear intervention of the USA, NATO and EU, it bears their mark and was signed based on the timetables and timelines set by these organisations in order for EuroAtlantic integration to proceed in the Western Balkans,” said the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) in an announcement […]
The programme will conclude smoothly all signs indicate, minister Nikos Pappas says
There are signs that Greece is heading towards a smooth conclusion of the 3rd programme, which is the only programme that has not derailed and also succeeded in reducing unemployment, Minister of Digital Policy, Media and Telecommunications Nikos Pappas said on Thursday, in an interview with ‘Sto Kokkino’ radio station.
Greece’s absorption of EU funds a source of pride, says Regional Policy Commissioner
“Greece can be proud because it has the highest absorption rates of funds in 2014-2020,” EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Cretu said on Wednesday responding to an intervention by the Vice-President of the European Parliament Dimitris Papadimoulis.
Greece, USA share a vision of Balkans integrating deeper into NATO-EU, American ambassador says
As a pillar of stability in the region and a commercial and cultural crossroads, as well as an emerging energy hub, Greece can play a strategic role for prosperity and security in the wider region, U.S. Ambassador in Athens Geoffrey Pyatt said on Friday. Addressing the 2018 Balkans and Black Sea Cooperation Forum in Athens, […]
Greek Minister Nikos Kotzias to attend European Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
Foreign minister Nikos Kotzias will take part on Monday in the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels that will focus on Iran, Venezuela and Congo, among other issues, the Greek ministry said in a statement.
Decisions on the Greek program to be taken by the 21 June Eurogroup, says European official
All decisions regarding Greece’s exit from the programme, including those relating to debt relief, will be taken by the June 21 Eurogroup, regardless of whether the International Monetary Fund (IMF) decides to activate its programme for Greece, according to a senior European official in Brussels.
PM Tsipras: We are working for a solution that will not collapse in a few months
Greece’s role in FYROM and Albania’s EU accession proceedings is determinant, stated Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Saturday in his address to the SYRIZA central committee.