Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-04-26

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

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[01] Commission plans to propose ending excessive deficit procedure against Greece-Agence Europe

[02] Moscovici: Greece implemented in three years reforms that should have been made in last 15 years

[03] Thirteen refugees detained in Mykonos

[01] Commission plans to propose ending excessive deficit procedure against Greece-Agence Europe

It said EU Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici is planning to submit such a proposal on May 17, when the Commission will publish its new recommendations for member-states.

Such initiative, Agence Europe continued, which would send strong political message days before the Eurogroup meeting, has the backing of the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, but not of the Vice President, Valdis Dombrovskis.

[02] Moscovici: Greece implemented in three years reforms that should have been made in last 15 years

He said that any country's exit from the Eurozone would lead to disintegration, adding that Greece has made impressive fiscal progress which came at a cost for society. Concerning the country's debt, Moscovici said debt measures should be implemented but rejected the idea of a haircut.

Commenting on the second round of France's presidential election, he said nothing is certain, adding that even if Front National candidate Marine Le Pen loses but receives more than 40 percent of the vote, it would be a very negative message.

[03] Thirteen refugees detained in Mykonos

According to the preliminary investigation, the refugees disembarked from a boat driven by two men, probably the traffickers. The coast guard is continuing the investigation.

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