Concern for Greek reforms ahead of poll

Feature discussed the challenges facing whoever won the Greek general election on 6 May 2012.

The technocratic government that was stepping down leaked on the 2 May 2012 a 'to do' list for the new government containing 70 separate structural measures already agreed with the European Union and International Monetary Fund.

The list, described by one official as 'a reality check for politicians in election mode', included far-reaching reforms of the pension, justice and education systems, to be legislated together with a contentious new package of €11.5bn in spending cuts due to be approved in June 2012 by the new parliament.

Other related hyperlinks preview the 6 May 2012 General Election.

ESO: Background information: Greek legislative election, 2012 http://www.europeansources.info/record/greek-legislative-election-2012/

Kathimerini, 2.5.12: Venizelos warns voters about risk of euro exit http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_12057_02/05/2012_440298

Kathimerini, 2.5.12: Samaras turns to party base in campaign's final stretch http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_02/05/2012_440299

EUObserver, 4.5.12: Greek elections to usher in anti-bail-out parties http://euobserver.com/843/116131

BBC News, 4.5.12: Greece set for Sunday election http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17950294

Deutsche Welle, 4.5.12: Elections in Greece http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15928147,00.html

Kathimerini, 5.5.12: Leaders prepare for final campaign rallies ahead of Sunday vote http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_7192_04/05/2012_440549

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