British Referendum
Economy
FinMin Tsakalotos on Fair Growth
Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos referred to the three factors that determine fair growth in an interview with the Sunday edition of Avghi newspaper.
Firstly, is the fair re-distribution of the value that derives from production as collective contracts and...
Economy
Greek Prime Minister Calls for a More Social Europe
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday received German Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel who underlined that his visit comes at a crucial time for Greece and Europe. Gabriel said that their discussion focused on investment possibilities in Greece and...
Economy
EU Leaders Felt the Brexit Blues… Until Tsipras Spoke!
The Financial Times documented the mood of UK Prime Minister David Cameron's last EU supper. The report, titled "Brexit Blues at David Cameron's Last Supper," speaks of a good-tempered mood coupled with a sober atmosphere.
There were pleasantries but a...
Economy
Greek PM Tsipras: Brexit Is a 'Wake-Up Call' in the Absence of Solidarity
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that Britain's decision to leave the European Union will hopefully serve as a "wake-up call" for the EU as it highlights the need for brave decisions and reforms. Arriving at the doorstep of...
Greece
BREXIT: A Flawed Referendum in a Flawed Democracy
Under the terms of a nation-wide referendum the British people on June 23 voted to leave the EU. The results have been devastating to say the least; results that nobody expected. It took the entire world by surprise --...
Greece
Europe Needs a New Agreement of Truth, ND Leader Mitsotakis Says
Europe needs a new agreement of truth, main opposition New Democracy (ND) leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in a statement on the outcome of the British referendum results, adding that the Britons' decision is a very strong message for all...
Greece
Greek PM Tsipras: We Urgently Need a New Vision for United Europe
"It is undoubtedly a difficult day for Europe. The project of the European integration has suffered a major blow. The decision of the British people is respected, but it confirms a deep political crisis, an identity crisis and a...
Economy
Brexit's Ripple Effects: Speculative Scenarios for Greece and Other EU Members
All eyes are turned to Britain with just a few hours to go before the country heads to the polls on Thursday to vote on a crucial referendum on the United Kingdom's European Union membership. In the case of...