Euclid Tsakalotos
Economy
German FinMin Spokesman: The Ball Is in Greece's Court
Yet another declaration of its frustration expressed today the German Finance Ministry, regarding the lack of progress Greece has achieved in regards to its economic reforms list. As it was highlighted, Berlin is patient but it is clearly Athens that should...
Economy
Slovak FinMin Kazimir Doubts a Greek Deal in April 24 Eurogroup
Slovak Finance Minister Peter Kazimir appeared skeptical on the possibility of Greece and its European partners reaching an agreement in the upcoming Eurogroup meeting. As he said, Greece is currently moving ever closer to the abyss and there are not...
Economy
Handelsblatt: Greece-EU Deal Unlikely on April 24
The chances of Greece striking a deal with its European partners on the upcoming April 24 Eurogroup are low, German daily newspaper Handelsblatt wrote earlier today. The German newspaper is citing European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis, responsible for the Euro and Social...
Economy
Greek Govt Preparing New List of Reforms
Greek government officials and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ close associates remained in Athens during the Easter holiday to prepare for the critical April 24 Eurogroup.
The Greek government is determined not to backtrack from the “red lines” they had set during their...
Economy
Greek Gov't Aims to Strike a Deal With Creditors by April 24
The leftist led Greek government aims to conclude the talks with its international lenders regarding its revised reforms package within April and specifically before the 24th, when a Eurogroup meeting is scheduled. As the International Economic Affairs Minister Euclid...
Economy
Greek Gov't VP to FT: 'All We Ask Is That Europe Give Greece a Chance'
The Government Vice-President, Yiannis Dragasakis, argued in an article in the Financial Times published on Tuesday that Greece is not asking to be treated differently but to be treated equally.
"It is a common belief that the Greek government is...
Economy
Greek Deputy Minister for International Economic Relations Asks Partners for Time and Room
Greek Deputy Minister for International Economic Relations Euclid Tsakalotos delivered a keynote speech on Monday at the Economist Conference on “Greece and its creditors: a win-win deal? The strategy, the risk, the outcome” and asked the country’s partners for more...
Economy
Greek PM Tsipras to Cabinet Meeting: The Memoranda Are Over
The cabinet meeting chaired by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras convened earlier today, focusing on the preparation of the new government’s work as well as on the first bills to be submitted to the Greek Parliament by next week....