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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 14-11-28Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] EU Commissioner Moscovici on Greece's negotiations with the troikaANA/MPA---EU Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici on Friday expressed the volition of the European Commission to find a way that would allow the troika to return to Athens within a short period of time and the Greek adjustment programme to be concluded soon.He said the deliberations on Greece continue at an intensive pace and added that on Thursday he had a phone discussion with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on the issue. He also expressed the confidence that the negotiations between the troika and the Greek government are on the "right track" and said he believed there is greater convergence. He also noted that the European Commission is working intensively to have convergence and added that the aim is to take the necessary decisions as soon as possible, since the Eurogroup's December 8 meeting on Greece is nearing. "The Commission wishes to find a pacing that will allow the troika to return within a short period of time and the Greek government to quickly take the necessary measures that will allow it to conclude the adjustment programme soon," he said. He also suggested that his visit to Greece will take place as soon as the negotiations with the troika have been concluded. [02] Euro Working Group calls on the troika and Greeks to work intensively to complete evaluation in DecemberANA/MPA---The Euro Working Group, after the conclusion of its meeting on Thursday, stressed the need for the troika's heads and the government to work intensively to wrap up the current evaluation within December, according to Finance Ministry sources.The representatives of the Eurozone Finance Ministers discussed developments in the Greek economy and the negotiations with the troika, and according to Finance Ministry sources, it has been acknowledged there is significant progress in several sectors as well as the need for further convergence in others. The same sources said that there was a detailed discussion on the course of the Greek programme and the smooth transition to the next day. Euro Working Group members called on the troika and the Greek government to work intensely so that the evaluation is completed within December. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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