Greece: Alexis Tsipras’ government’s list of reforms is approved by the Eurozone finance ministers

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25 February 2015 à 16h49

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The Greek Minister for finance,Yanis Varoufakis detailed on six pages the reforms his government intended to implement. The list of reforms in exchange for an extension of financial aid was approved by the Eurozone finance ministers.
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25 February 2015 à 16h49

Updated on 26 February 2015 à 14h28

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Some of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ campaign promises have been upheld. Measures combatting the ‘humanitarian crisis’ and coming to the aid of the most vulnerable are retained. For example, 300,000 families will still receive free electricity and free access to health care as well as food vouchers will be maintained. However the Minister for Finance took care to say that “these policies will be pursued without any negative fiscal effect”.


In terms of labor rights, the Tsipras government will

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