Press Release: Sixth Activity Report of the Task Force for Greece: stepping up implementation / Greece secures latest slice of EU-led bailout funds

The European Commission's Task Force for Greece published its sixth activity report on 11 March 2014 covering the period from October 2013 to January 2014 – a period in which important policy reforms have tangibly benefitted from well-targeted and resourced technical assistance.

Kathimerini and Euronews reported on the 18-19 March 2014 that after reaching an agreement with the Troika on the 18 March 2014, the Greek government now had to prepare legislation for the reforms it agreed with its lenders in the hope that the disbursement of at least €10bn in loans will be approved at an informal Eurogroup meeting due to take place in Athens on 1 April 2014.

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ESO: Background information: Fifth Activity Report of the Task Force for Greece: Supporting vital reforms http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-fifth-activity-report-of-the-task-force-for-greece-supporting-vital-reforms/

European Commission: RAPID: MEMO/14/177: Task Force for Greece: well-targeted and well-resourced assistance supporting vital reforms http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-177_en.pdf

Euronews, 19.03.14: Greece secures latest slice of EU-led bailout funds http://www.euronews.com/2014/03/19/greece-secures-latest-slice-of-eu-led-bailout-funds/

IMF: IMF and Greece http://www.imf.org/external/country/grc/

European Commission: DG Economic and Financial Affairs: Financial assistance to EU Member States: Greece http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/assistance_eu_ms/greek_loan_facility/index_en.htm

Kathimerini, 18.03.14: After troika deal, Greek coalition aims to secure next bailout tranche on April 1 http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_18/03/2014_538279

Deutsche Welle, 19.03.14: Greece reaches financial agreement with troika http://dw.de/p/1BS9E

ESO: Background information: Third Greek bailout to be worth €10-20bn / Wary Greeks say economy can only improve http://www.europeansources.info/record/third-greek-bailout-to-be-worth-e10-20bn-wary-greeks-say-economy-can-only-improve/

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