The progress of negotiations between Greek authorities and the institutions are on the Euro Working Group’s agenda today.
Monday’s EWG meeting, which is in preparation of the Eurogroup set for the 7th of March, will also determine when the institution heads return to the Greek capital
Both Athens and Brussels want to conclude the review of the Greek bailout program by the end of March, before the Catholic Easter.
Euroworking Group to discuss on IMF’s return in Athens
Greek government sources ascertained there is convergence between the Greek side and EU officials on the crucial issues of the negotiation such as the pension reforms and the fiscal gap while the IMF differentiates its stance regarding the measures to be taken until 2018 and the fiscal figures.
Special emphasis will be given to Germany΄s stance as for the first time Finance Minister Wolfgang Shaeuble acknowledged during the G20 meeting Greece΄s financial burden from the evaluation and the refugee issue.
The Institutions are expected to put great pressure to IMF so as to persuade it to return to Athens, while the Greek government hopes that IMF will finally decide to return and start again the negotiation talks so as to complete the first program review.
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