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IMF may stop contributing to Greek bailout

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GREECE/INT

The second phase of the current bailout, extended until end-June, foresees a final installment of 7.2 billion euros (8.2 billion dollars) in exchange for fiscal and structural…

Spain’s economy is set for modest growth in 2023

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SPAIN

The economy’s performance has been aided by strong fiscal support, less exposure to high international energy prices and a resilient services sector. Headline inflation fell…

Italy’s budget for next year reflects fiscal caution

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ITALY

The government proposes a moderate increase in spending, largely funded by better-than-expected GDP growth. Rome has committed to the previous government's fiscal consolidation…

Time is running out for amending Greek bailout

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GREECE

The left-right Greek coalition of Syriza and Independent Greeks took office late in January committed to ending the rigours of the country's bailout programme. However, euro-area…

Italy's public debt will rise despite on-track deficit

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ITALY

A Constitutional Court ruling outlawing the 2012 pension reform highlighted the risks of significant deviations from austerity policies. However, even with a budget deficit of 3…

Greece's voters may reject Syriza tactics out of fear

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GREECE

The referendum is nominally a vote on the bail-out proposals of the EU and IMF. Yet Tsipras also wants Greece's creditors to respond to the latest Greek offer, submitted on June…

Transnistria's economic problems may grow

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MOLDOVA

Transnistria's economy.

Swiss economic growth will accelerate in 2018

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SWITZERLAND

Economic outlook for Switzerland.

Greece to seek end of austerity, not euro membership

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GREECE

Greece's government and voters have delivered a punishing blow to euro-area policies. However, the underlying dilemmas remain unchanged: whether creditors will countenance debt…

CDU result gives Germany and Europe limited stability

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GERMANY

Kramp-Karrenbauer's election slightly increases the chances of Merkel remaining chancellor beyond 2019. It also puts her in pole position to succeed Merkel as chancellor.