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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 15-08-03
CONTENTS
[01] Main opposition leader Meimarakis calls on PM Tsipras to govern
[02] EU Commission says IMF 'fully participating' in Greek programme
[01] Main opposition leader Meimarakis calls on PM Tsipras to govern
"(Prime Minister Alexis) Tsipras needs to understand that he is
required to govern, to take responsibility and provide solutions,"
main opposition New Democracy (ND) leader Evangelos Meimarakis said in
an interview with Real News.
Meimarakis accused the prime minister of giving the impression that the
party matters dominate the efforts to solve Greece's burning issues.
"This leads to an instability; it results in uncertainty and confusion
both in the country and abroad," he noted.
According to main opposition leader, Tsipras seems to be acting more
as a leader of SYRIZA leaving aside serious issues that concern the
citizens. Meimarakis added that elections at this stage would not be a
solution and cleared out that New Democracy does not intend to table a
motion of censure against the government.
[02] EU Commission says IMF 'fully participating' in Greek programme
BRUSSELS (ANA-MPA/ Ch. Vassilaki) - The IMF is present and fully
participates in the negotiations for the third programme, European
Commission deputy spokeswoman Mina Andreeva said on Friday.
Asked about the non-participation of the IMF in the Greek programme until
the necessary measures for debt relief are taken, she said that it is
clear that the IMF has different procedures and timelines and this is
reflected in the agreement of July 12 summit. However, she underlined
that this is fully compatible with the European agenda, that is first
to agree on the new program of ESM, including the IMF expertise, and
then examine the measures for the Greek debt.
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