Jean Claude Juncker
Economy
Greek Govt: SYRIZA Decisions Binding, no Plans for Reshuffle
The decisions taken by SYRIZA's Central Committee are binding for the party's MPs as well, government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis said during the regular press briefing on Monday, in response to questions on the resolution voted on Sunday.
He also...
Economy
Tsipras-Juncker Meeting Conducted in 'Good Atmosphere'
A meeting on Friday between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker was conducted in a good atmosphere of mutual understanding and cooperation, Greek government sources reported.
During the approximately half-hour meeting, Tsipras briefed Juncker...
Economy
Greek Gov't Seeks Comprehensive Deal to End Austerity
The Greek government is seeking to secure a single, comprehensive agreement with European Union partners. The deal should put an end to austerity and open the path for growth.
According to sources close to the Maximos Mansion, Prime Minister Alexis...
Economy
European Commission President Sees Agreement with Greece by Early June
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he expects that Greece and its international creditors will come to a financial aid agreement by early June.
There has been optimism within the Greek government in the past few days that a deal will...
Economy
Greece-Creditors Differ on Negotiation Progress
While the government in Greece expresses optimism that an agreement with creditors will come soon, European Union officials in Brussels say that there is still a long way before the bailout program review.
Through press leaks and official announcements, various Greek...
Economy
European Commission's Alleged Compromising Proposal for Greece Agreement
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker attempted to provide a solution for an agreement between Greece and its international creditors, Greek Daily to Vima reported.
According to the report Juncker submitted the alleged proposal to Greece and all other parties involved on...
Economy
Greece's Lenders Reiterate Objective to Help Greece
After Wednesday's joint statement between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Greece's lenders issued a joint statement reiterating their "objective of helping Greece achieve financial stability and growth."
This signifies the unlocking of negotiations that have...
Economy
Tsipras-Juncker Optimistic About Negotiations in Joint Statement
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras made progress in Greece's bailout negotiations during a telephone call on Wednesday.
The two officials discussed the need for reforms in Greece's pension system "so that it is fair,...
Economy
Commission President: 'My Concern Is the Greek People, Not the Greek Government'
Commission President Jean Claude Juncker said that if Greece left the single currency area, the "Anglo-Saxon world" would try everything to break it up. Speaking at the KUL, the Catholic University of Leuven on Monday (4 May) on the...
Economy
Greece Starts Negotiating Third Bailout Program
Greece starts a new round of negotiations in Brussels aiming at a third bailout program and a new loan of 46-50 billion euros, according to a real.gr report citing an International Monetary Fund leak to the Financial Times.
The IMF...