Hearing of the Eurogroup President at the plenary session

The European Parliament's plenary session held a hearing on 27 April 2017 attended by the Eurogroup President, Jeroen Dijsselbloem.

The main topic on the agenda was the state of play of negotiations between Greece and its creditors regarding the second review of the country's economic adjustment programme.

However, there was also time for some comments produced by the Eurogroup President on the alleged fiscal laxity of Southern European member states.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Greece and Eurozone agree to shift from austerity to reforms http://www.europeansources.info/record/greece-and-eurozone-agree-to-shift-from-austerity-to-reforms/

EurActiv, 27.04.17: Dijsselbloem defends legacy during critical plenary https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/dijsselbloem-defends-legacy-during-critical-plenary/

Kathimerini, 27.04.17: Big bailout issues 'resolved,' gov't says as lenders keep pressure on http://www.ekathimerini.com/217979/article/ekathimerini/news/big-bailout-issues-resolved-govt-says-as-lenders-keep-pressure-on

Reuters, 27.04.17: Greece will need debt relief - Eurogroup head Dijsselbloem uk.reuters.com/article/uk-eurozone-greece-debt-idUKKBN17T1BY

Greek Reporter, 27.04.17: Dijsselbloem: Agreement on Final Package to be Reached Soon http://greece.greekreporter.com/2017/04/27/dijsselbloem-agreement-on-final-package-to-be-reached-soon/

Kathimerini, 27.04.17: Dijsselbloem says hopes review will be concluded ‘before the end of next month’ http://www.ekathimerini.com/217956/article/ekathimerini/news/dijsselbloem-says-hopes-review-will-be-concluded-before-the-end-of-next-month

European Parliament: Press Release, 02.05.17: Dijsselbloem in Parliament: debt relief now on the cards for Greece http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/20170427STO72689/

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