Annika Breidthardt
Greece
We Continue to Expect Economic Growth in Greece in 2017, EC Commission's Breidthardt Says
We continue to expect economic growth in Greece in 2017, European Commission spokeswoman responsible for Economic Affairs Annika Breidthardt on said on Monday, regarding the latest GDP figures.
Greek statistics agency revised its estimates on the course of the country's...
Economy
EU Commission in Contact With World Bank for Possible Loan to Greece, Breidthardt Says
The European Commission is in constant contact with the World Bank in order to examine the possibility of a loan to Greece, Annika Breidthardt, spokesman of EU Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said on Friday. "It is true that the Greek...
Economy
Breidthardt: All Sides Working Hard for Progress on Greek Review Ahead of February 20 Eurogroup
The European Commission is working hard, together with all the partners, to complete the review so that the Greek economy can continue to grow, EC spokesperson Annika Breidthardt repeated on Tuesday.
The spokeswoman for European Commissioner for Economic and Financial...
Economy
European Institutions and IMF Working Together as Foreseen in ESM Charter
The European institutions and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are working within the framework of the agreements and commitments set out in the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) charter, Annika Breidthardt repeated on Monday.
The IMF had recently reaffirmed its intention...
Economy
Breidthardt: European Commission Works for the Conclusion of the Second Review as Soon as Possible
The European Commission remains "committed" to the conclusion of the second review of the Greek programme as soon as possible, said European Commission responsible for Financial Issues Annika Breidthardt during a press briefing on Monday.
"We are working closely with...
Economy
European Institutions 'Surprised' by IMF Blog on Greek Programme, ESM Spokesman Says
European Commission spokeswoman Annika Breidthardt on Tuesday said that the Greek programme is absolutely credible when asked to comment on IMF officials statements on Monday on IMF's blog.
"We read very carefully the post of IMF officials" said Breidthardt adding...
Economy
Labor Reforms, Fiscal Gap the Main Issues in Talks Between Government, Institutions, Says EC Source
Labor reform issues and the fiscal gap in 2018 will be the focus of the meetings between the Greek government and the heads of institutions who will return to Athens on Tuesday for talks on Greece’s second program review,...
Greece
EU Commission Satisfied Over Progress in Negotiations With Greece
European Commission spokeswoman Annika Breidthardt on Tuesday expressed her satisfaction over the progress made in the negotiations between the Greek authorities and the institutions.
As she said, "good progress" was made in the negotiations.
Breidthardt noted that the departure of the...
Greece
European Commission Spokesperson: 'Greek Snap Elections Did Not Come as a Suprise to Us'
Snap elections in Greece did not come as a surprise to the European Commission, stated spokesperson Annika Breidthardt on Friday.
Breidthardt said that before the announcement, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker had a series of phone calls with Greek Prime Minister...
Economy
European Commission Prepared for Greek Bridge Loan Scenario
The European Commission is prepared to face the potential scenario of a bridge loan for Greece, noted spokeswoman Annika Breidthardt during a briefing on Thursday.
She noted that as European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said in the past, the Commission aims to...