Matteo Renzi
Economy
Italian PM Renzi: Conditions Are in Place for a Greek Deal
Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Tuesday he believes conditions are in place for a deal between Greece and its creditors.
"We all hope things for Greece will improve…I’m convinced to a large extend that conditions are in...
Europe
Europe Locked in Migrant Quota Dispute
European Union countries are locked in an increasingly bitter battle over proposals to set quotas for accepting asylum seekers and other migrants fleeing Africa and the Middle East. What has become of European solidarity in handling the Mediterranean migrant...
Greece
EU Leaders Consider Drastic Measures to Save Migrants in the Mediterranean
European Union member-states' leaders are considering ways to double the financial sources they could use in order to prevent tragedies in the Mediterranean Sea and save the lives of thousands of migrants who are trying to reach Europe. Moreover,...
Greece
Greek PM Calls Italian Counterpart Over Latest Migrant Disaster in Mediterranean
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras telephoned Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Sunday evening and expressed his condolences for the hundreds of migrants and refugees feared dead after the latest sinking of a vessel carrying migrants south of...
Economy
No Ultimatums in Talks Between Athens and the EU
No one wants Greece to exit the euro and talks between the country and the European Union can be conducted without ultimatums, Federica Mogherini, who serves as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,...
Economy
Italian PM Renzi During Tsipras' Visit: I'm a Fan of the Greek Effort
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' meeting with his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi in Rome was concluded in a positive climate a few minutes ago and the two Premiers proceeded with a joint press conference, underlining Greece 's need of reforms....
Economy
British Chancellor of the Exchequer: Greece-Eurozone Clash a Threat for Global Economy
British Chancellor of the Exchequer and Second Lord of the Treasury George Osborne, in a London meeting with Greek Finance Minister Giannis Varoufakis earlier today, underlined that a potential clash between the Greek government and the Eurozone poses a...
Greece
Italy 'Looking Forward with Great Interest' to PM Tsipras' Visit, Minister Says
The Italian government is looking forward to the visit of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Italy this coming week "with great interest," Deputy State Minister for European Union affairs Sandro Gozi told ANA-MPA on Sunday.
"The Italian government is...
Greece
Greek PM Tsipras Hits the Road Declaring 'We Won't Take a Step Back'
After the barrage of first meetings with European partners' representatives this week, the Greek government is now preparing for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ upcoming visits to Paris and Brussels that will take place next week.
In order to evaluate these first...
Economy
EU Willing to Revive Greece's Bailout Program, New Gov't Must Respect Obligations
The Eurogroup has started actions to revive Greece’s bailout program as its new prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, took office promising to end austerity measures.
Finance ministers from the 19 euro zone countries signaled their willingness to do a deal with...