Pierre Moscovici
Economy
Eurogroup President: We Spent A lot of Time on Greece
Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem addressed the Eurozone's performance in 2015, identifying the amount of time dedicated to Greece as a downturn.
In recapping an intense year for the Eurozone ahead of Monday's Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Dijsselbloem touched on the positive and...
Economy
EU's Moscovici Sees Discussion on Greek Debt Starting in Early 2016
European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici said on Tuesday he was confident that a discussion on Greece's debt might begin at the start of 2016, while addressing the European Parliament's Economic Affairs Committee.
"I believe that in the...
Economy
Commissioner Moscovici Welcomes Greek Vote on Prior Actions
European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Pierre Moscovici welcomed the Greek parliament’s approval of the prior actions bill in a tweet on Thursday evening, saying it is “another step forward” for the country.
“Tonight's vote in Athens is another...
Economy
Commissioner Moscovici Confirms Greece-Creditors Agreement: 'It is a Good Day Today'
"It is a good day today," European Commissioner for Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici said in reference to the agreement Greece and creditors reached on Tuesday.
"I am happy to confirm that agreement has been reached on the remaining measures needed...
Economy
Eurogroup Denies Disbursement of 2 Bln Euros to Greece Amid Incomplete Negotiations
Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos was unable to convince his Eurozone counterparts to grant the provision of two billion euros of bailout funds to Greece, during Monday's Eurogroup in Brussels.
This outcome was expected due to the deadlock between the Greek government and the institutions- the European...
Economy
Moscovici: Eurogroup Likely to Greenlight 2 Billion Euros to Aid Greece in Bailout
A Eurogroup meeting on Monday is expected to approve the disbursement of a first sub-installment of 2.0 billion euros to Greece.
Speaking to reporters during a news conference on Wednesday, Pierre Moscovici; EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner stated that after the...
Economy
Greece Needs to Complete Prior Actions by Monday for €2 Bln Tranche
European Commissioner for Economic Affairs Pierre Moscovici stressed that Greece needs to complete the prior actions by Monday's Eurogroup in order to receive the 2-billion-euro subtranche of the bailout program.
Moscovici on Tuesday met with Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos and...
Greece
Pierre Moscovici Optimistic on Deal Between Greece and Creditors
European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici met with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the Maximos Mansion in Athens on Tuesday evening, to discuss Greece's progress in the implementation of the three-year 86 billion euro bailout that was...
Economy
Economy Commissioner Moscovici in Athens to Review Progress of Reforms
European Commissioner of Economic Affairs Pierre Moscovici is arriving in Athens today (Tuesday) to ensure that the Greek government is on track regarding the progress of reforms required by the bailout program.
The second omnibus bill that includes prior actions...
Economy
Greek Govt to Vote Unpopular Reforms Amid Social Dissatisfaction
A turbulent November lies ahead for the Greek government that must vote on the second round of unpopular reforms required by the bailout program amid social dissatisfaction.
The first review of the progress of the bailout program has to be...