Margaritis Schinas
Diplomacy
EU: Turkey Needs to Respect the Sovereignty of EU Member-States
The European Commission is closely monitoring the situation in the Aegean, Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said on Tuesday, while warning Turkey of the need to respect the sovereignty of EU member-states.
Schinas was commenting on the incident involving two vessels...
Economy
EU Commission Spokesman: 'Greece is Turning Page'
Greece is turning page, and EU-Greece's trust issue was built mostly by the Greek people and their sacrifices in the last years, stated European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas, speaking to television 'E' on Sunday.
This is a political and economic...
Economy
EU Auditors Criticize Handling of Greek Bailout Programmes
The EU handling of the Greek debt crisis successfully imposed reforms and avoided a catastrophic default by Greece, but failed in ensuring Athens could stand on its own feet financially, an EU auditor's report said on Thursday.
"These programmes promoted...
Greece
ELSTAT's System Is Efficient, EU Commission Spox Schinas Says
It is a matter of principle not to comment on national legal procedures, European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said on Thursday.
Regarding the credibility of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) in the period 2010-2015, he said that the Commission has...
Economy
Greece will Be the Core of Europe, EU Commission Spokesman Schinas Says
European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas expressed his optimism that the programme review will be concluded. Schinas was speaking at the Delphi Economic Forum.
The spokesman of the European Commission did not get into details about March 20 because as he...
Economy
Schinas: Commission Wants 'Balanced and Fair' Deal for Greece
The European Commission wants a balanced and fair agreement for Greece when the mission chiefs will return to Athens next week, its spokesman Margaritis Schinas said during a press briefing on Thursday.
“We have stressed repeatedly the need for an...
Economy
Conclusion of Second Review as Soon as Possible, Says European Commission Spokesman Schinas
The European Commission is struggling for the best possible progress ahead of Thursday's Eurogroup meeting, its spokesman Margaritis Schinas said on Monday during a press briefing.
"The Commission is working hard with the Greek authorities and the other partners to...
Cyprus
EC Spokesman: President Juncker will Lead the EU Delegation in Geneva and the Importance of this is Evident
"Today I can confirm that the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, will lead the EU mission in Geneva," said European Commission Chief Spokesperson Margaritis Schinas to CNA. Schinas was also asked to clarify whether EU High Representative...
Economy
Bad Loans Legislation After 'Complex' Consultations Between Institutions and Greek Authorities
Greece's legislation on bad loans is a result of "complex" consultations between the institutions and the Greek Authorities, European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said on Monday.
During a press briefing in Brussels, Schinas was asked to comment on reports according...
Economy
EC Spokesman Schinas: No Harmonized Legislation on TV Licenses
European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas clarified that there is no harmonized legislation on TV licenses at an EU level.
Asked about the result of the TV license tender in Greece, Schinas said that the Commission has already stated its position...